Lavada Goldberg

Lavada Bartley Goldberg NORFOLK - Lavada Bartley Goldberg, 87, passed away at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on May 30, 2010. Born in Tarboro, N.C., to the late William and Lavinia Bartley, Lavada moved to Roanoke Rapids, N.C., where she lived with her parents and brother, Lewis D. Bartley (of blessed memory). As a young woman, Lavada moved to Norfolk to attend school. This is where she met the love of her life, Murray Goldberg (of blessed memory). They married and enjoyed life owning and operating, The Jewel Box, a jewelry store in downtown Norfolk, that was in operation for 54 years. Lavada is survived by her daughter, Ronda Goldberg Bazar and her husband Gerald of Virginia Beach; two grandsons, Jason of New York City and Darin of Dillon, Colo., brought great joy to her life. Her joy multiplied when Jason married Dee Ann and Darin married Azalea. Lavada is also survived by her loving half sister, Sharon Whitmore, who was like a daughter to her. She has a half brother, Kevin Bartley and two other half sisters, Regenia Smith and Betty Dunlow. Lavada's longtime membership at Ohef Sholom Temple inspired her to fulfill her deep faith in Judaism. The family would like to thank all the residents and staff of the Harbor's Edge Senior Community for contributing to the wonderful life she has enjoyed during these past few years. A special thanks goes to the caring medical staff and doctors who showed such compassion at Harbor's Edge. We would also like to thank Aletha Ashby her caregiver, for being there as her friend and helper. A graveside service will be held today, June 1, at noon in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin. The family will receive friends following the service at Harbor's Edge, One Colley Ave., Norfolk. The family will be observing shiva today only from 6 to 9 p.m. at the home of Gerald and Ronda Bazar. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to hdoliver.com.