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Nora Davenport Obituary
Nora W. Davenport PORTSMOUTH - Nora Allen Woodley Davenport, 87, widow of John William "Bill" Davenport, passed away in her home Nov. 5, 2008. She was born in Columbia, N.C., the youngest daughter of James and Eliza Woodley. Nora was a charter member of West Side Christian Church and loved her church family. She worked with children from the kindergarten department through youth fellowship. She enjoyed her work with Church Women United, especially Operation Santa Claus. Nora delivered Meals on Wheels and enjoyed traveling, taking art classes, flower arranging, gardening in her yard, a good manicure and a great looking pair of shoes. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are her best friend and sister, Bert Fender; her daughters, Kathy Davenport Saunders and Diana Davenport (Wayne); grandchildren Julie Bruckstein (Josh), Andy Johnson (Marlo) and Jamie Johnson; five great-grandchildren; extended family; and Eli. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at West Side Christian Church, 535 Cherokee Road, Portsmouth, by the Rev. Nathan Brown. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Flowers are welcomed, but the family encourages donations to the West Side Christian Church Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.
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Sarah Davis-Crawford
November 28, 2008
Dear Diana and Kathy,
I will miss your Mom alot. She was a great supportive member when I went through my experiences with Cancer. She alway asked about Tabetha and the children, Shelly and Tommy. Believe or not they are all adults now. She alway reassured me I did good with them. I told her I hope as good as she did with you girls. I hope you know you are in my prayers. And I know both she and your Dad our happy in the loving arms of Christ.
Sarah and Skip
Dr. Georgia Holton
November 13, 2008
To the family of Nora Davenport,
We are all so sorry to learn about your Mother's death. You are all being remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Georgia Holton and Staff
Evelyn Hope & Dick Fleck
November 7, 2008
Dear Diana and Kathy,our sympathy to you and the rest of the Family. You made Nora's last days as happy as possible by having her home as she wished. Our prayers are with you all.
Donna Stafford, Thompson
November 7, 2008
To the Davenport Family,
I am so soory to hear of the loss of your mother. I remember way back when i was in several of her sunday school classes. She is such a loving and caring person. I am in Georgia now and i think oof the Westside Family very often. I miss them all. Your mom was a very "Special" person to me. She will be greatly missed. Cherish the memories you shared and know she is up in heaven now.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
Betty Moreno
November 7, 2008
Dear Kathy Lou and Diana,
What a wonderful job the both of you did taking care of Nora where she wanted to be - in her home! Know that I am thinking about you and praying for you during this difficult time. If I can do anything for you, let me know.
Much Love,
Betty "Fish"
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