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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Debra Winston
April 5, 2011
I MISS YOU MS. HUNTER!!
It is now a little over a year later and I find myself still missing you. You know, I used to visit you on Wednesdays, or anytime. You would have a plate ready for me before I go to Bible Study. I also remember the three layer peach cake that you baked for my birthday. Oh! Jazzy Mama! You are still the number one "fly girl!" Until we meet again.
With Sincerity,
Debra Winston
(Grayland Baptist Church)
MAXINE HUNTER
January 23, 2010
Moma, How do I say goodbye to you? You have always been the center of my joy....I Love you soo much!!!!
Everythng I've done to this point in my life, I've done with you in mind....how do I complete this journey without? I know in my heart you are still with me, I feel you all around me, holding me up and telling me to keep it together. I was the best daughter I could be, I hope I did not fail you. I know you are happy and at peace with both of your boys Junie on one side and Terence on the other. I will miss your presence but I know I will see you again. I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND A DAY. (your baby girl Maxine, PS YOUR GOLDEN CHILD)
~Shana Wilson-Kelly
January 19, 2010
Grandma, Where do I start? We talked on the phone everyday, at the end of EVERY conversation you would say "Shana, I love you" it had gotten to the point that I would try to beat you saying it, but I never did. You were my strength at some of my weakest times you comforted me at some of my most vulnerable moments. Your wisdom and knowledege will forever be a part of my life. I promised you to watch over "your baby" and I will fulfill that. I will forever miss you.
Dorothy Rasheed
January 16, 2010
To
Thelma sorry to hear about the lost of your mom. I know how much you loved her.
But always remember the good times you shared with her growing up and also remember God has a special garden just for her. And remember Nita will welcome her with open arms and a smile.
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EDWINA SWANN
January 14, 2010
TO JACKIE & DEMP MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONG, YOU WILL MISS HER.BUT NOW YOUR MA.WENT TO HER FATHER HOUSE IN HEAVEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. WE FEEL YOUR PAIN.EDWINA & ELIJAH SWANN
Cheryl Cash
January 14, 2010
Thelma, I knew your mother a very long time. She was a wonderful and gratious person and will be missed by all who loved her.
Toni Jones
January 14, 2010
Thelma, It was only last tuesday when I saw you and you told me that you were spending a lot of time with your mother who was ill, I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Somethings happen so quickly, when we least expect it to. But there is an old hymn I know that says "WE SHALL BE CHANGED FROM MORTAL TO IMMORTALITY IN A TWINKLING OF AN EYE." Where there is life death dwells there also. Thelma, you and your family be strong because earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. This goes for the living as well as the dead!!!
Jenson & Valerie Robinson
January 14, 2010
Maxine and Family....
Please find comfort in knowing that your Mom is no longer in pain. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. Please call on us if there is anything that we can do.
Shirley Graham
January 14, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
January 14, 2010
Thelma,Maxine and family my prayers are with you,take care and may god bless you all.
Mrs Annie and Jug Williams
Ruby Peete
January 14, 2010
Maxine and Family. My god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. God we pray and ask that you give maxine and family the strenth to move on. My prayers are with you
Pamela Miles
January 14, 2010
To Thelma & Family,
Find peace with the happy memories of your mother. She is a Precious Jewel, and saying that, she will always shine above with the Heavenly Angels. May God's peace be upon you and your family at this time.
Pamela Miles & Family
Cheryl Tisdale
January 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lorraine Robinson
January 14, 2010
To Maxine and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was so happy to see you and your mother out just a few months ago.I know i hadn't seem her in about 20 years . Maxine she made me feel so special when you ask her, mama do you know who that is and she just smile and called me my name. She just started talking and laughing with me like she use to do when you and i were teenagers. It was really nice to have been in her company again.She was a very nice and sweet lady . I will keep you in prayer Maxine.
Earl & Glenda Kennedy
January 14, 2010
Maxine
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. You and your family are in our prayers.
January 14, 2010
To Kevin,Maxine and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family. Kevin, know that your Grandma is in a better place and has to suffer no more. She is truly at peace. Even though she is not present, hold on to the memories that will keep you forever. Maxine, you are a true example of what a daughter and mother relationship should always be. Be blessed and know that God always has a better plan for his children.
Tracy and Family
Jannifer Bell & Family
January 14, 2010
Maxine & Family
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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.
Kathleen Sumler
January 14, 2010
Maxine and family, I am very sorry to hear of your lost. I will keep you'll in my prayers. Be Blessed.
Belinda Fisher
January 14, 2010
To Maxine and Family, my prayers and thoughts are with in your time of bereavement. May you find comfort and strength in His word.
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7
Clarice (Cly) Hilliard
January 14, 2010
To my darling loving step-mother I love you so much you will always be in my heart. Mother of my best girlfriend Thelma. I love you very much Ms. Hunter.
Love. Elvira
January 14, 2010
Even in sadness may you find comfort in knowing that the angels must be smiling because your love on is amoung them.
Thelma Thorne
January 14, 2010
To my mom you was more than my mom you was my best friend. I could always count on you in my time of need. I love you so much and know you are at peace. Love you forever.
Atron Chucky Thorne
January 14, 2010
Word can't explain how much I will miss u grandma...U were always there for me....a ear to listen a voice of wisdom. It's hard to beleive that u have passed away. Right now I don't know how I'm gonna make it without u in my life. Growing up I thought you would live forever b/c you was so perfert to me. I wish the tears could bring u back but God had another plan for your life.... YOU will always be in my HEART to the day I see u again Love u 4 ever!!!!
From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home
January 14, 2010
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
Kevin Hunter
January 13, 2010
My grandma will truly be missed by me and my family we loved her so much and I can't express the tremendous impact this will have on me and my family but I hold with me the good memories of my adult and childhood. She was my friend, mother,and grandmother. I love you grandma forever.
DONNA COWENS
January 13, 2010
Kevin and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief.
May God's Holy Spirit bring you and your family comfort.
Donna, Helen & James (Pop) Cowens
Elino Dark
January 13, 2010
Thelma and Family
Keep the faith and remember that god will take care of you and your family at this time. Hold on to his unchanging hand and he will keep you in his care.
The Dark Family
Barbara Champion
January 13, 2010
To Kevin and Family in the loss of your grandmother my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Ron ,Lisa and Ann Champion
Ruth Reavis
January 12, 2010
Maxine and family. I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Joyce. May the Lord bless and comfort you and the family. You have our deepest sympathy.
January 12, 2010
Max, You have my deepest sympathy, love and prayers as you prepare to celebrate your mother's homegoing. You loved her, helped her and no daughter could have done more. May God's strength be with you and your family in knowing that she is now with the Lord.
One of your sisters in Christ, Viola C. Parsons-Sturdivant
ASALENE CARRINGTON
January 12, 2010
Maxine and family,
My heart go out to you at this time and
in the days ahead. Maxine you promised
your brother that you would take care of your mom to the end. Maxine your mom is smiling down and saying well done my child, I am with your brother now in a better place.
Much love to you and your family.
Acey-SCC
Linda B. Durant (Thalhimer's & Grayland Baptist Church)
January 12, 2010
Maxine & Family,
I rejoice with you as we celebrate Ms. Hunter's transition from labor to reward! I will miss seeing her at church. She was one of the sharpest dressing deaconess with such a humble and genuine spirit. Maxx, you and I go way back but I am grateful for the opportunity to have known your mom and to have eaten some of her soul food. She made the best apple cobbler! Maxx, I'm here for you if you need me. Peace & Blessings
Howard & Glennis Marshall
January 12, 2010
Jackie, Dempsey and Family:
Celebrate your mother's life well lived. We will always remember the birthday celebration at Out Back Steak House. Cherish her memories forever and Jackie, remember our "laugh out loud" conversation on Friday morning about the ladies going home. Your mother is in her sweet heavenly home so "laugh out loud" and always remember the funny and not so funny things that your mother did and said until you can see her again!
God is with you! We love you,
Howard, Glennis and the Family
Alina
January 11, 2010
Maxine and family I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Ms. Joyce personally but I worked with Maxine and through her I enjoyed not only her knowledge but also some very good food.
Alycia Vaughan
January 11, 2010
Gramma Joyce I will forever remember all of your kind and encouraging words of wisdom and love. I will do all that I can to keep the memory of your loving spirit growing within Mik'aya and Ashadia. We will miss your physical presence,however we are assured that you are always spiritually with us; because we know that it is said, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. After all we know that God calls his best servants to be his heavenly angels.
We will forever love you,
Alycia,Mik'aya& Ashadia
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