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Ida Harrison Obituary
Ida Lauretta was born on Sept. 19, 1952, in Petersburg General Hospital. A native of West Petersburg in Dinwiddie County, she was currently a resident of Chesterfield County. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, James (Red) and Ida Nobia Harrison, and her granddaughter, Sherrelle Nikia Harrison.
She graduated from Dinwiddie County High Class of 1971 and attended Virginia State College. Ms. Harrison was a devoted employee of 7-Eleven for 19 years and Wal-Mart in Chester for seven years. She was a faithful and life-long member of First Baptist Church, West Petersburg.
As a loyal and committed mother, she is survived by her daughter, Joycelyn Nicole (Nikki) Harrison (Ronzelle Gregory); and grandchildren, JaQuasha Phillips, Jakei Harrison and Jamon Gregory; nine sisters, Bernice (Lucille) Thorpe of Baltimore, Doris (Rubette) Ridley (Willie) of Prince George, Sallie Baskerville (Floyd) of West Petersburg, Sandra (Kitty) McKensie (Selester) of Chester, Joice Jones (Todd) of Petersburg, Janice Harrison of Chester, Saundra Mason (Sam), Connie Jones and Beatrice Williams, all of Petersburg; three brothers, James (Monroe) Harrison and Bernard (Man) Harrison, both of West Petersburg, and Terry Harrison of Baltimore; two aunts and one uncle, Katherine Harrison of West Petersburg, Nancy Spearman of Emporia and Norman Claiborne (Catherine) of Richmond; her two godchildren, Angela Hinton of West Petersburg and Joseph Reese Jr. of Dinwiddie; a host of dedicated nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-niece, great-great-nephews, cousins and a devoted sister-in-law, Francis Taylor of West Petersburg, a large extended community and church family including the Baskerville family, most notably Arthur (Genie) Baskerville, numerous friends and Wal-Mart co-workers that shared her life.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at First Baptist Church West Petersburg, 25702 Greensville Ave., West Petersburg, VA 23803. The Rev. Peter Jeffries, pastor, will officiate and the Rev. Janet Flowers will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
Family members are asked to assemble at the residence of Sally Baskerville, 25719 Dinwiddie Ave., West Petersburg, Va., at 1 p.m. on the day of the service.The family may be contacted at (804) 732-3129 or (804) 796-4879. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute and condolences to Ida Lauretta Harrison online at www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ida Harrison
Carrie Pegram Chappell
November 16, 2009
I was deeply saddened to hear about Lauretta's passing. We would always great each other at Walmart with a smile and a hug. She was a favorite person of my late father. She will forever be in my heart.
virginia walker
November 14, 2009
My prayers are with you God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. I only knew her for a few months, she worked with me at Wal-Mart, she was always smiling and in a good mood. I'll miss her deeply.
Annette, Retoe, Sophonia, Carson
November 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Otelia Jones
November 13, 2009
Lauretta and I were in high school together. I remember her as a quiet, caring person. My prayers go out to the family.May you trust in the Lord for added strength during your time of sorrow.
Otelia Gee Jones-class of '71- Richmond,Va.
Carolyn Hancock
November 13, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
RUTH COLES
November 13, 2009
TO THE HARRISON FAMLY, REMEMBER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS PRESENT WITH THE LORD. FAMILY BE ENCOURAGED. PUT GOD FIRST IN ALL THAT YOU DO. HE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
November 13, 2009
To Ida's Family,
Ida was my friend she and I have worked together at Walmart for a long time, she was some one I could share and talk with about any and everything I am going to miss her.
My prayers are with you, the family at this time. God Bless Be strong!
Juanita Brown-Goodman
Juanita Brown-Goodman
November 13, 2009
To Ida's Family,
Ida was my friend she and I have worked together at Walmart for a long time, she was some one I could share and talk with about any and everything I am going to miss her.
My prayers are with you, the family at this time. God Bless Be strong!
Juanita Brown-Goodman
Ennis James
November 13, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Robbie Parham
November 13, 2009
May Gods love sustain you and may your precious memories give you peace in your time of grief.
Doris Brown-Mason
November 12, 2009
It sadden me to hear of Lauretta's passing. I remember her from high school as being a very quiet and nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness. May God comfort you.
Classmate 1971
Samantha Webster
November 12, 2009
I have known Ida since I was in 8th grade and she worked at 7-11, and I am now 41. I am so glad that my 10 year old daughter has gotten to know her over the last several years. She has brought so much joy to everyone and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Clinton Gordon,Jr.
November 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Draper-Pennie
November 11, 2009
To The Harrison Family
Sorrow to hear about your loss and my prayers go out to you all. I will miss seeing her in Wal-Mart whenever we met we would always share a smile and speak.
Ethel Sturdivant
November 11, 2009
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. The Sturdivant Family
November 11, 2009
To the Harrison Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in your memories.
Rachel (Johnson) Taylor, Class of 1971, Ford, Va
Brenda Trotter
November 11, 2009
TO THE HARRISON FAMILY
My prayers are with you`ll doing your time of sorrow,please remember that god
has it all in control.Family take one day at a time.
Anna J, James "Billy", Wilburt, & Hattie Bonner
November 11, 2009
Saundra and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your heart.
Shemicia Bowen
November 10, 2009
To the Harrison Family ---
My prayers are spreading abundantly to each of you. Members of your family guided me through just recently when I lost my father. I hope of find solace and comfort with the meories you have to cherish.
xoxo
Shemicia "MIMI" Bowen
Robbie Parham
November 8, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sonya Berry
November 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
PATRICIA DENNIS TAYLOR
November 8, 2009
LAURETTA has always been a dear friend to me. I was devasted and sadden to read that she had passed.I will miss her dearly . REST in peace dear friend.
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