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Doris Parsons Obituary
Doris H. Parsons NORFOLK - Doris H. Parsons, 81, died Nov. 9, 2008, in her home. Born in Princess Anne County, Mrs. Parsons was the daughter of the late Louis and Grace Hartman. She was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4809. Doris was predeceased in death by her husband, Charles Parsons; her son-in-law, Stephen Nanney; and her grandson, Christopher Nanney. She is survived by her four sons, Louis Parsons and his wife Suzie, John Parsons and his wife Pam, Ralph Parsons and his wife Beth and Bobby Parsons and his wife Carolyn; two daughters, Linda Parsons and Betty Nanney; her "adopted" son, Buddy McDaniel and his wife Doris; and her "adopted" daughter, Leondra Stallings; five grandsons; six granddaughters; six great- grandchildren; and her best friend and sister, "Sissy" Ruperti. She was the most wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She will be greatly missed by so very many. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. Upon the request of Doris Parsons, memorial donations may be made to the Crafters, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
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NANCY turco
November 14, 2008
MRS. PARSONS WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART, I DID HER HAIR FOR YEARS AND KNEW HER BEFORE THAT.
A LOVING FRIEND THAT LOVED HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS MORE THAN LIFE. SHE WILL BE MISSED BUT IS IN A BETTER PLACE WITH HER BELOVED CHARLIE. MY LOVE GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, SHE WILL BE WITH U ALWAYS. LOVE NANCY
Sylvia & Bernie Silverberg
November 12, 2008
Dear Family, Your Mom was a joy to know, work with, giggle and shed a tear or two. I always looked forward to her jokes. She had some GOOD ones. Her laughter was her halo! We were all very blessed. She lives in each of us. Rejoice!!
Until we meet at the "golden bridge".
Ralph and Nancy Snell
November 11, 2008
We send our love and support to you Linda, and to your family. Doris was such a blessing and joy to me at Crafters and in all the other ways that Ralph and I knew her at church. Her smile, wisdom and humor linger in our hearts and comfort us as we let her go. We thank God for blessing us by having her in our lives. You are important to us and we are sad with you in this time of sorrow.
Lynne & Tom Rychlik
November 11, 2008
Linda and family,
We have such a deep affection for your mom (and dad). Our prayers are with you now. Doris taught me how to live into being a mother by her example.In everything she did she lived out her Christian beliefs and she will live on as an excellent example of a Christlight.
Cindy Harkness
November 10, 2008
Louis & Suzie,
We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in our thoughts.
Chuck & Cindy Harkness
Jackie Scott
November 10, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Doris. Although we are filled with sorrow for the loss of our loved ones, they are not lost, they have found the comfort of God's home and he will take perfect care of them. May God bless you and keep you all in his care!
John & Betty Hartman
November 10, 2008
In our younger years, Doris was more like a "Big Sister"to me than a cousin. Although distance kept us separated over the years, that relationship has continued.
I will miss her very much, as we all will.
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