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Ida Sparrow Obituary

Ida Mae Sparrow PORTSMOUTH - Ida Mae Sparrow, 87, of the 1100 block of Alcindor Road, passed away at her residence June 25, 2010. She was born Sept. 2, 1922 in Portsmouth. She was the loving wife for 68 years of Frank Sparrow Sr. and a homemaker. Ida was a member of Emanuel AME Church and a 1943 graduate of I.C. Norcom High School. She is survived by: seven daughters, Doris (James), Ida Mae, Cynthia, Bessie Pearl (Steven), Lajoysus, Darlene, Denise (Mark); five sons, Frank Jr. (Lona), Joseph (deceased), Isaac (Doris), Alonzo, Glenn; 45 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. A funeral will be held Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at Third Baptist Church. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 30, 2010.

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DaShawn Gause

June 24, 2023

Gma- It's been 13 years and I am still missing you like crazy! It never gets easy, I just learned to adapt. Continue to take your rest, you deserve it!! I love you!

Marie Berry

June 24, 2023

Grandma you are missed. I know you're with Jesus. You, Granddaddy, Doris, James, Uncle Joe-Joe, Uncle Frank, Aunt Cynthia, Aunt Doris. You all enjoy Paradise. We'll see you on the other side. No worries for the cares of this world. To God be the glory!

Marie Sherrell Berry

June 24, 2020

Hi Grandma, you are greatly missed. Lord more grandchildren since 2010. 145 at the time of your passing and more now. You knew everybody's birthday. They would've loved those Rolls. Grandma I know your soul is at rest and you are with Jesus. Kinda glad you and Granddaddy are not here to witness the this pandamic but above all you've survived the worst of tines in such a time as this. Break bread with Jesus when we all fet there. Jesus will break bread with all his children. Say hi to Granddaddy, Momma, Daddt, Aunt Cynthia and Uncle Joe Joe.
Rest in heaven
Your granddaughter,
Tootsie

Vivian Gathe

June 24, 2020

Her legacy protrayed and being lovely lived thru her great grandchildren

July 16, 2010

We Love and Miss YOU, Grandma!

Adaizha, Ahmoni, Corey Jr. & DaShawn

Sharon Chappelle

July 6, 2010

God Bless you at this time of bereavement. Know that she is in a better place. Remember the good times & keep those memories safe in your hearts. May God's blessings continue to shower over the Sparrow family.

July 3, 2010

We love and miss you so much

Sabine Mondy

July 2, 2010

My thoughts are with you. God Bless you and the family durting the time of sorrow.

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.

Sadly missed by Sabine & Al Mondy

Virgie Hill

June 30, 2010

May God's Grace and Peace be with you. God Bless you Sparrow family.

Deacon Virgie Hill

June 30, 2010

To the bereaved family of the late (IDA MAE SPARROW) I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy and the hope that the kind words of your family and friends will make this difficult time a bit easier to bear.
With Sympathy
SANDY PAREMORE JR
(and family)

Gladys&Moses Singleton

June 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Regina Randall

June 30, 2010

My thoughts are with the sparrow family. I pray that God will strenghten all of you during this time of grief.For we look to the hills for all our strenght.May God continue to bless all of you.

June 30, 2010

we are all thinking and praying for you and your family take care and see ya soon love ya your kmart family

June 30, 2010

Aunt Ida Mae,

You wil be greatly missed, will miss your smiling face. Thanks for all the Love you showed,
Your nieces, Linda Delores and francine Sparrow

Linda Miller

June 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike Bailey

June 30, 2010

Bro. Glenn and Sparrow family: We are praying much for you and your family. We know that the Lord will strengthen you to go through. From: Pastor Mike Bailey, Hedges and Highway Deliverance Ministry

Thomas & Dorothy Pitchford

June 30, 2010

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

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