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Esther Baskerville Gray NORFOLK - Esther Baskerville Gray, 76, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Her survivors include a brother, Linwood Washington Jr., and sister, Thelma M. Brown; two sons, Walter Baskerville Jr., and Michael Hill; a daughter, Orian Baskerville and two grandchildren, Britton and Bryce Baskerville. She was predeceased by her husband, Jesse Gray Sr. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at noon in First United Presbyterian Church, 745 E. 29th St., Norfolk. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in Keith Matthews Funeral Home, 5665 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Condolences may be expressed at www.keithmatthewsfuneralhome.com.

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

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Loretta Barnard-Hanley

November 18, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Pamela Saunders

November 14, 2010

Orian and Family - You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in our Heavenly Father.

Alphonso Hines & Family

November 13, 2010

Today you are with the Father and we pray for all that are left behind, you will truly be missed.

Etter Bowers

November 12, 2010

My heart was sadden when I heard of your family loss. Remember, God has choosen one of the best to continue good works in HIS Gardens. Ms. Baskerville will be missed but fond memories will remain.
She was the gym teacher I knew.
My Condolences to her family.

Ida Parker

November 12, 2010

My prayers are with you.

Ida "Cookie" Parker

INEZ POPE AND FAMILY

November 11, 2010

WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. WE KNOW HOW DIFFICULT THIS MUST BE FOR YOU. WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WILL MISS HER. UPON GETTING TO KNOW HER BRIEFLY, WE KNOW THAT SHE WAS SUCH A KIND, GENTLE SOUL. WE TRULY HOPE THAT YOUR MEMORIES OF THE HAPPIER MOMENTS WILL HELP EASE YOUR PAIN. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO DRAW ON YOUR STRENGTH AND THE STRENGTH OF YOUR FAMILY. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME, PLEASE LET US KNOW. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

November 11, 2010

We will miss you Grandma , never forget you Grandma your boys Britton and Bryce love and miss you forever.

Angela Legette

November 11, 2010

You were like a Grandma to my kids and you will be forever missed.

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