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Geneva Sanderlin Obituary
Geneva is survived by her son, Ledell Holley of Virginia Beach, VA; two daughters, Angela Holley of Upper Marlboro, MD and Gennell Holley of Middletown; a brother, Jimmy Sanderlin of Merry Hill, NC; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Along with her parents, Geneva was predeceased by two sons, William E. and Darries D. Holley.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 28th at 1:00pm at Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church, 440 West Street, Middletown followed by a burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends and family may call on Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00pm before the service at the church and may send messages of condolence to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown is handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Geneva Sanderlin
Virginia Holley
March 22, 2014
It has been a year and i miss you so much!
April 4, 2013
Our sympathies go out to everyone in the family. May her spirit rest in peace and her memory live on.
The Pera Family
Darlene L
April 3, 2013
Geneva go on and rest. I will miss you and all the fun times we had at the place. And god bless all your family members at this sad time.
Tania Graham
March 28, 2013
My prayers go out to the family. I remember her being there for our family and for that I will always be grateful.
Virginia Holley
March 27, 2013
My beloved Mother-in-law your journey here on earth has come to an end. Our heavenly father has called you home to be with your 2 sons that have gone before you. Its time for you to rest now Knot and rest you should. I will miss you terribly and carry you with me in my heart forever. Love you always your only daughter-in-law. Virginia Holley in Virginia Beach, Virginia
March 27, 2013
Dear Ge*ge - I believe that losing your mother is one of the hardest things to go through in life. My heart goes out to you during this time of great sorrow and loss.
Alyse
Lisa Henderson
March 27, 2013
Ms. Sanderlin,
May you feel God's love and comfort as you take this journey to the Heaven's above. May the peace of God be with you and may Heaven always smile upon you. Rest in peace....
jose gainer
March 27, 2013
May God comfort you in your hour of grief. Geneva was a good friend and she will be missed.
Peggy Davis
March 27, 2013
Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted…"
Gennell and Ann, please accept my sincere condolence in the loss of your dear Mother. May God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
March 27, 2013
Ms. Sanderlin may you rest in peace. I remember you and Will fondly from my days working at Woodward Town & Country Pharmacy.
CSP
CHARLENE MOREHEAD
March 27, 2013
i AM GOING TO MISS YOUR LAUGH
Marcella & Cliff Holloman
March 27, 2013
Ann, Nell, Keenan....my thoughts & prayers go out to you in your time of need. I am so glad I was able to find & see Geneva when we were home last year. I'm gonna miss her laugh & will never forget all she has done for me & so many others....RIP Geneva!!!!
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