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Theresa Cummings Obituary

Theresa G. Cummings PORTSMOUTH - Theresa Grippe Cummings, 89, a former resident of Cradock, died Oct. 26, 2008, in her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Cummings, a native of New York City, was a longtime member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and was active in the Holy Angels Sewing Club. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Lillie, Sharon and Barbara and Bon Secours Hospice for the loving care they all gave to Theresa. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Russell R. Cummings; three daughters, Barbara C. Tatman and husband Larry of Portsmouth, Katherine C. Charlton and husband Rusty of Charlotte, N.C., Donna M. Cummings of Chesapeake; a son, Donald R. Cummings and wife Stephanie of Melbourne Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Angels Catholic Church by the Rev. Michael Boehling. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth. Friends may also join the family at church one hour prior to the Mass and at a reception at the church following the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church, 34 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23702.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Lisa Johnston

November 2, 2008

Tess will be missed very much. I will always be grateful for the times she let me stay in her home when I would come to visit my granddaughter. She was a sweet and loving lady who loved her family.

robin Booth

October 29, 2008

To the Cummings family I am sorry to hear about Mrs.Cummings I have not seen any of you since I was a child living on Frailey place our prayers are with you all

Courtney (Marshall) Booth

October 29, 2008

Uncle Russell and family, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Tessie. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Courtney
(Bruce & Simone's daughter)

Surry Power Station NSS

October 28, 2008

Mr.Cummings and Family,
May faith sustain you, and God comfort you in your loss.

Christy Newman

October 28, 2008

Aunt Tessie was a wonderful person. We will all Celebrate a life well lived and cherish fond memories forever.

Peggy Coker

October 28, 2008

Mr. Cummings, Donald, Barbara, Katherine and Donna, Anne called to let me know that your wife/mom went to be with the Lord on Sunday. I won't be able to make it home but my prayers are with all of you at this time.

Ceceilia Jones

October 28, 2008

Family,

Though I did not personally know Mrs. Cummings, I knew her through the eyes of her daughter, Donna and my heart too is saddened.

May the Spirit of the Living God be with you. Prayers are being sent on your behalf at this moment.

Be encouraged in knowing that God is with you.

Love,
Rev. Ceceilia Jones

Peggy Julian and Vera Perry

October 28, 2008

Donna.
We're thinking of you and praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We hope the comfort of good memories will help.

CHKD Co-workers

David Monell

October 28, 2008

Donna,

Sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From one Cradock Family to another.

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