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Iris Light Obituary
Iris N. Light NORFOLK - Iris N. Light, 39, of the 4800 block of Texas Ave., passed away Oct. 31, 2008. Born in Puerto Rico, Iris is survived by her husband, Steven M. Light; parents, Idio and Carmen Rivera of Orlando, Fla.; children, Branden and Jessika Light; and two brothers, Rafael E. Rivera and Ricardo Rivera of Orlando. A funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Norfolk Apostolic Church with Pastor Michael G. Blankenship officiating. The family will receive friends at the church two hours prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Quantico National Cemetery at 10 a.m. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Dionne McIntyre
November 13, 2008
Wow, I can't believe it. Iris, you were the best. My heart cries and aches for you and your family. I'll miss that laugh you had and you always telling me everything would be ok. I think you were one of the tiny handful that actually saw me cry.
Our staunchest supporter, the greatest fighter. Steve, the "Light" house will forever shine because of Iris' love and generosity and a wonderfully twisted sense of humor.
I miss you, I'll miss you. And I know Heaven will shine brighter because of you.
With sincere condolences and love,
Dionne McIntyre
Tonga Simmons
November 4, 2008
My Love goes out to the Rivera and Light family I am so Sorry for your lost. Iris was like a sister to me she was always there for all those around her and she will be greatly missed.
"One More Day"
I had a wish for one more day, that our time would just stand still; but our time together has run out...
It was out of our hands...
This was God's will.
I'm broken and angry that you has to go through so much pain. Someone so loving and kind; it's so hard to let you go;
Love can be selfish; but pain can make you grow. I will cherish every monment; the many laughs and tears. All the monments that we shared... I will continue to keep close to my heart with these broken painful tears. I will be strong and you will be proud of the strength that we together have learned through Jesus. We will be strong for you would not want us to be angry for long. Unconditional love what you have given all that you came in contact with. We will all take comfort in knowing that someone so loving would not be in anymore pain and will be at peace. He will hold us together Every sunflower Angela and I see will bring a smile to our face and in our hearts for you. Love Dearly, Tonga
Remember the words of Isiaiah 57:1-3, The righteous perish and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace they fid rest as they lie in death.
Be at peace our dear angel be at peace. Love your goddaughter,
Angela
your Chocolate Puddinghead :)
Joy Poyer
November 4, 2008
To Iris's family...
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. My heart breaks for you because I know your sadness.
My unique friend, Iris...
You are an overcomer. You've fought so hard for so long.
I will miss you terribly and remember the good times and many laughs we had.
My Jay Leno watching, creamed spinach loving friend who I helped get her drivers license! I was so proud of you!
You were always there - always - For anyone who needed you in any way. You were a true, life-long friend to many...
My comfort is that you are in no more pain and you knew in whom you believed.
Rev 21:4...
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
I love you and miss you terribly...
You live on in the hearts of many, Miss Iris...
xo
Joy
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