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Levitta Mason Obituary
Levitta Mason SUFFOLK - Levitta Haywood Davis Mason, 74, of the 4700 block of Magnolia Drive, died Aug. 13, 2008, in her home. A native of Portsmouth, she retired from the Suffolk school system in 2000 and was a member of Portsmouth First Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include her husband, George F. Mason Jr.; one daughter, Phyllis Adams and husband Steve; two sons, Lance Mason and wife Beth and Skeets Mason and wife Brenda; one sister, Marie Turney; one brother, William G. Haywood; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, by the Rev. Nelson Fields. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Susan Outlaw
August 20, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melinda Hinkle
August 19, 2008
Please know that the Mason family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. "Mason", as we called her during the Florence Bowser days, was a true friend who would give you the shirt off her back. God bless you all.
Tonya Haywood-Janosz
August 18, 2008
It was so nice to see Aunt Levitta at Julia's wedding in My February. My family and I send you our caring thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Walter and Carole Sawyer
August 16, 2008
What wonderful times we had during our Scouting days. Shall miss you, know your are NOT in pain any longer.
David and Frances Bond
August 15, 2008
We express our sympathy in the passing of a dear friend. Praying for the family.
David and Frances Bond
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