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Lavina Brandon Obituary
Lavina M. Brandon VIRGINIA BEACH - Lavina M. Brandon, 72, passed away Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Brandon had resided in Woodbridge, Va., moving to Virginia Beach in 1991. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Whitehurst Landing Road, Virginia Beach. Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, Philip S. Brandon; four daughters, Lavina Resto (Louis) of Bealeton, Va., Kathy Vesey (Pete) of Virginia Beach, Grace Cook (Jim) of Nashville, N.C., and Vickie Barter (Chris) of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Mary Calhoun of Ridley Park, Pa.; and five grandchildren, Danielle Kulawiak (Ed) of Hackettstown, N.J., Vikki Cook of Wilmington, N.C., U.S. Army Private First Class Philip Resto, Tara Resto and Ashley Resto all of Bealeton, Va. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Whitehurst Landing Road, Virginia Beach, where a funeral will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m. Nov. 3, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen For the Cure, Tidewater Affiliate, 119 S. Witchduck Road, Suite 85, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Friends may sign the guest register book at www.mem.com. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is in charge.
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Jerome "Omie" Olson
September 29, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family, especially to Mr. B. LaLa ( I gave her that nick name), will always be in my heart. I just thank the Lord for blessing me and my family with her friendship. She is sincerely loved and missed. Heaven got a little more wonderful, now that she is there.
DOLORES RADER
September 26, 2008
VINA,
WOODBRIDGE WAS NOT THE SAME AFTER YOU MOVED TO VA, BEACH.WE WILL FOREVER REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES AND PARTIES YOU HAD DEAR FRIEND. LOVE TO VIC AND LAVINA, KATHY, GRACE AND VICKIE.WE LOVE ALL OF YOU, DEL AND DOREY
Mary Ellen Calhoun
September 26, 2008
Aunt Lavina always loved a good laugh & we use to have plenty of them. I have a lot of good memories to keep with me always.
I'll miss you Aunt L
Betty Tilli
September 26, 2008
I will miss my Auntie L.
I am sure she is chatting it up right now with my Dad!
Our thoughts are with Uncle Vick and the Girls. Love, Betty and Ray
Suzanne Calhoun
September 26, 2008
I will miss my Aunt Lavina dearly...I always looked forward to Christmas time with her and my Uncle. Merlin will miss her too. God speed Aunt Lavina.....
Mary Calhoun
September 26, 2008
I'll miss you baby sister.
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you girls.
I love you all
Aunt Mary
Debby Wills
September 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family especially vic. Lala as I called her was a wonderful person and friend and I will never forget her. Just know that she is with Lord because I know she made it to Heaven. I am just grateful to have known her.
Stephen and Lisa Lewis
September 26, 2008
We have wonderful memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. She will always be in our hearts and will be missed dearly.
We love you Nana!
Jordyn Lewis & Hayley Hinton
Love always,
Stephen & Lisa Lewis
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