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Sarah Kellam Obituary
Sarah Hicks Kellam CHESAPEAKE - Sarah Hicks Kellam, also known as "Sister," was born in Portsmouth Nov. 18, 1934, to Estelle Joyner and Richard Hicks, passed away Sept. 11, 2008. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Pughsville. She is survived by one daughter, Darlene Kellam-Eley (Charles) of Norfolk; three sons, Columbus Kellam Jr. (Janice) of Norfolk, Marcel Mike Kellam (Brenda) and Carlton Kellam (Deborah), both of Chesapeake; one sister, Rosa Powell (Raymond) of Chesapeake; four brothers, Richard Hicks of Boston, Edward Hicks of Denver, Larry Hicks of North Carolina and Milton Hicks of Portsmouth; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted by the Rev. O.L. Cromwell at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Portsmouth. The remains will be ready for viewing Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at the residence for the processional. www.carlosahowardfuneralhomes.com.
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kyleenakellam
December 17, 2021
thinking of you
Brandi Kellam
September 15, 2008
Thank you Grandma, for being a strong, determined, wise, and powerful woman of God. You set an example for me. Miss you.
Love,
Brandi
MIKE KELLAM
September 14, 2008
LOVE YOU SO MUCH WILL MISS YOU A LOT SEE YOU LATER LOVE YOUR SON TO. MIKE
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