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Romanza Hassell Obituary


Romanza P. Hassell NORFOLK - Romanza P. Hassell, 44, passed peacefully into eternal rest Nov. 27, 2008. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of Sandra Hassell Otey and Roosevelt Davis. In addition to her mother and father, she is survived by a daughter, Romarla P. Hassell and son, Desmond P. Hassell, as well as other relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Riddick Funeral Service with the Rev. Joyce Martin officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. www.riddickfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 2, 2008.

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Tammy Forest

December 29, 2008

I was quite surprised to learn of Romanza's death. She spent a few weeks in this area and I loss touch with her when she returned to Norfolk. May God's love and strength comfort you and your family as you adjust to her passing.

Whitney Whitfield

December 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Hassell family

BRENDA HASSELL-MCMILLIAN

December 3, 2008

Sandra; we extend to you our heartfelt sympathy.Know that you and the family are in our prayers and thoughts. May God shelter you in the comfort of His arms.
with love, Brenda, Sheila and Beverly

gerald marshall

December 3, 2008

our deepest sympathy we had some good times in the back yard love you gerald & tim marshall

Wanda Nelson

December 3, 2008

Our deepest sympathy and we will keep the family in prayers.

Myrtle Nelson & family

Rita Hassell

December 2, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Hassell family. Rita, Norris, and Armecia

Lester Karlin

December 2, 2008

Sandra, you might remember me. Lester Karlin, Your mom raised me and my brother Sandy. Sorry about Romanza. She was a beautiful girl, and we had some good times when she was an infant.

Robert Mckenzie

December 2, 2008

My Condolences

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