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Blanche Johnson Obituary

Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Lundy Johnson, of 1768 Monticello St., in Petersburg, who entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at her residence, will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at the Oak Street A.M.E Zion Church, 25 W. Wythe St., Petersburg; the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Branch-Griffin, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in the Wilkerson Memorial.

The family welcomes flowers or contributions may be made to the Oak Street A.M.E. Zion Church Restoration Fund, 25 W. Wythe St., Petersburg, VA 23805.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at the church 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

The family will receive friends at the residence and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-3043. The family will assemble there 11: a.m. Saturday for the funeral processional.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Johnson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804)732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2009.

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December 11, 2009

So very sorry to learn of your loss. May prayers are for God to give you peace and strength. Formerly from Blandford (East Bank Street).

Betty Jean Smith-Ogburn
Washington, DC

November 25, 2009

May God Bless each and everyone of you during this time of sorrow. I know it's hard to lose someone we love, but look at the joy they made in our lives and be thankful we had the time.

Josephine Phillips
Portsmouth, Virginia

CLEOPATRA & DANIELLE NEWMAN

November 25, 2009

TO BERNARD J. LUNDY Sr. AND FAMILY,
MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. CLEOPATRA & DANIELLE NEWMAN ETTRICK,VA

November 24, 2009

To Conrad and family
Look to the hills from whence cometh your help knowing that all of your help cometh from the Lord. The Lord which made heaven and earth. Though you will miss her dearly, remember that God loves her most. She will forever be in your heart. My sympathy is with you and your family. May God bless you and keep you.

Sabrina Hawkins and Family

Patricia Brooks

November 24, 2009

Conrad and Sisters,

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss, may your FAITH sustain you and your memories of your Mother give you peace. Remember during those overwhelming moments of sadness call on the LORD and he will see you thru.

Sent with the deepest of heartfelt sympathy.

May the Lord, bless and keep each of you!

Carl Harris

November 24, 2009

To Conrad and his sisters,

I'm sad to hear that passing of your best friend and mother.

She knows my mother and grandmother real well.

We will keep you in our prayers!!!

From:
Carl, Stella and Susie of Miller Street

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