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Shirley Gholston Obituary
She was born in Surry County to James Gholston and the late Shirley Jones Gholston. She lived most of her early years in Surry County before moving to Hopewell.
Surviving are: her children, Antoinette Gholston, John, II, Joshua, Jonathan, Armani and Jaili Kelly; six sisters, Mrs. Ruth Shaw (Carl) of Spring Grove, Mrs. Sarah Green (Darryl) of Petersburg, Mrs. Nancy Gilliam of Prince George, Mrs. Janet Smith (Elmer) of Spring Grove, Mrs. Rosa Williams (Nathan) of Hopewell and Ms. Lucy Whitehead of Hopewell; four brothers, Nathaniel Jones, James Gholston, Jr., Edward Gholston and Kevin Gholston of Hopewell; one sister-in-law, Theresa Gholston; seven aunts, four uncles, two great-aunts, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the chapel of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, with Elder Isaac Holmes officiating. The interment will be in Mt. Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George. The family will assemble at 1038 Langston Park, Hopewell, at noon.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director; www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
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5 Entries
November 11, 2009
To the family of Shirley Gholston, I'm deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. May God Bless you at this time of your grief. Ms. Patterson (Carter.G.Woodson)
November 11, 2009
"We extend our sincere condolences" Ms. Bowden and Class
Darryl Studivant & family
November 10, 2009
To the Gholston family my deepest sympathy
Kim Jones-Ramey
November 10, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
POLLY
November 9, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF SHIRLEY , I'AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. FROM POLLY, KUANA, WAKENDA, AND KIDS.
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