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Cleo Brennan Obituary

Cleo Lorraine Brennan ELIZABETH CITY - Cleo Lorraine Brennan, 75, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 20, 1934 in Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of the late Melvin C. and Fern I. Fisher Carpenter. Cleo enjoyed being outdoors, working with flowers and bird watching. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl D. Tull, her two brothers and her one sister. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, John L. Brennan; her daughter, Kimra G. Wells; her two sons, Clemens William Elings Sr. and Ronald R. Elings, both of Norfolk. Also surviving are her 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are being handled through the Cremation & Burial Society of Hampton Roads.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 11, 2010.

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karen elings

May 14, 2010

we love you and will miss you grandma love little billy and karen

karen elings

May 14, 2010

we love you and will miss you grandma. you are in a happier place. love billy and karen

Wendell and Misty Gentry

May 14, 2010

Your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time. So, Sorry for your loss. Tori we love you!

They loved each other for 46 years!!!!

Tori Duncan

May 13, 2010

christopher elings

May 13, 2010

I love and miss you always

Gaile Welker

May 13, 2010

I will miss you, Aunt Cleo, more than anyone knows. I'll never forget your kindness; the times you made me laugh; and all the stories we shared throughout the past half century. There were also many times you soothed my heart and helped me see things much clearer. I love you for always.

Heidi Turner

May 13, 2010

So sorry for your loss, she is in a better place now.

Tori Duncan

May 13, 2010

My angel here on earth, you will be missed more than you will ever know!! I love you grama, I know you and Cheryl are so happy to be together again!!

The greatest mother & grandmother god ever created

Tori Duncan

May 13, 2010

May 13, 2010

Dear Charlie and Family Members, Cleo will be missed by us all, but she is pain free now and I will see her again.Love, Larry & Theresa Hawn

Barbara Carter

May 12, 2010

Uncle Jack and Family- Our lose is heaven's gain. Aunt Cleo will be missed and I am praying for your sorrow to be short and your memories to be long. All our love, George and Barbara Carter

Tony and Linda Martin

May 12, 2010

Such a great lady and a very much loved friend , we will miss her and alway's keep her in our thought's .

samara decamp

May 11, 2010

u will b missed everyday untill we see u again

Larry & Debi Hope

May 11, 2010

To The Elings & Brennan Family:
Please know that you are in our prayers as you celebrate the life and legacy of your mother and wife. Cleo was a wonderful, exceptional woman and it was our pleasure to be a guest in her home, share her friendship, and get to know her. Please know that she will be missed. I shall keep you in my prayers as you make the adjustments of your loss. Remember God's promise... absent from the body, present with the Lord. Let not your heart be troubled...Believe
Sincerely yours,
Larry & Debi Hope

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