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Gladoria Cowell Obituary

Gladoria C. Cowell PORTSMOUTH - Gladoria C. "Mouse" Cowell, 78, of the 100 block of Wynn St., fell to sleep in death Sept. 10, 2010 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Bertie County, North Carolina, she was the widow of Boston M. Cowell and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by four daughters, Angelique Tanksley (Stiles), Tonya Cowell, Yolanda Cowell and LaBrisca Swaby; three sons, Keith Cowell, Kent Cowell (Dana) and Philip Cowell; one sister, Rosa Smallwood; one brother, Jimmie Cherry (Anita); nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4050 Elliott Ave., Portsmouth, by Speaker Michael Scott. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. The body will be in the Hall Friday at 10 a.m. The family will be at the residence to receive friends. www.fisherfuneral.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 15, 2010.

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September 21, 2010

I miss the daily calls from Gladys . She would call early to see how my husband and I were doing. This was to see what she could do and offer encouraging thoughts for the day . We all must remain faithful , to see her again . Sorrowfully, Margie & Mac. Edwards .Greenwood Cong.

Shawn&Michelle Thomposn

September 16, 2010

May the peace and comfort of Jehovah be with the Cowell family for your loss.

Shawn & Michelle Thomposn

September 15, 2010

September 15, 2010
I too share the grief of the passing of such a Beautiful and Loving neighbor that I will truly miss. Ms. Cowell has been my neighbor for the last (14) years and I've enjoyed every moment of her friendship. My prayers are with the Cowell Family in their time of sorrow.

Ms. Roxanne M. Potts (Neighbor)
Portsmouth, Virginia

Roxanne Potts

September 15, 2010

I too share the grief of the passing of such a Beautiful and Loving neighbor that I will truly miss. Ms. Cowell has been my neighbor for the last (14) years and I've enjoyed every moment of her friendship. My prayers are with the Cowell Family in their time of sorrow.

Ms. Roxanne M. Potts (Neighbor)

Jakki McKissick

September 15, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you though your grief. I will miss Sister Cowell's beautiful smile and hearty laugh. Agape love to the Cowell children and family from a long-time family friend.

Clifton Elliott

September 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

mark yancey

September 15, 2010

May the spirit of Jehovah be with the Cowell family during this tme of loss. The Yancey family sends its heartfelt condolences

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