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1946
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2011
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Mildred Hockaday Obituary
Chesapeake - Mildred Elaine Hockaday, 65, departed this life December 5, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she retired from the Norfolk school system.
She is survived by her uncle, Sandy Hockaday (Gwendolyn); caregiver and friend, Eleanor Jones; three aunts, Eleanor Davenport, Rosa Hockaday and Clementine Hockaday and a host of cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held noon Friday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be Thursday from 3pm - 7pm at the funeral home. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.pretlowandsons.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Hockaday
6 Entries
Rosemary Phillips
December 9, 2011
Miss Hocaday was adored and loved by all the staff at Sentara her smile and sweet disposition has trully left a void in our hearts. We love you and will trully miss you even though we know God don,t make any mistakes. Rest in Peace. CNA Rosemary Phillips
Brenda White-Sears
December 8, 2011
On this day of viewing I lite a candle in her honor.
Yvonne
Brenda White-Sears
December 8, 2011
A single body lies alone.
The soul has departed to places unknown.
The spirit that was Mildred is no longer here.
But in some thoughts she will always be near.
Yvonne - your friend until the end.
December 8, 2011
I was honored to work with this beautiful lady at Diggs Park Elementary School for 7 years, She truly loved the children and her co-workers. My prayers are for the family at this time.
Mamie Ratliff
December 8, 2011
Sandy, Gwen and Mildred's family, we express our sincere condolences in the passing of Mildred. May you always remember the happy times and the love of life she shared with all.
Sandra and Tony
December 7, 2011
So sorry to learn about the passing of a beautiful lady. Our love and prayers to the family. Mildred always had a beautiful smile and loved the Lord. She will be missed.
In His Precious Name
Rev. and Mrs Jones
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