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Nellie Foy Obituary

Card of Thanks The family of Nellie R. Foy wishes to express sincere thanks to each of you for your acts of love and kindness shown to her and the family during her illness and passing. Special thanks is extended to her care-givers, Rita Richardson and Deborah Johnson. May God bless all of you. The Family

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 29, 2009.

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Stephanie Pelham

February 5, 2009

Hi, Stephanie, I am so sorry for your lost. But I have not been keeping up with e-mail and just on today Ivejust decided to check on my e-mail. Again Iwe are so sorry for your lost.

Donna & Norbert Warren

January 28, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Charlotte/Roger Brown

January 26, 2009

May God bless your family and continue to give you strength. We love you'll dearly. So many years have passed but the memories are forever. My family: Charlene, Lee-Lee, Mann, our mom (Sissie) wishes you well.

Anthony Baskerville

January 26, 2009

I just heard about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Carolyn Hamlet

January 26, 2009

I am sorry about your loss. May God blessed you all.

Carolyn Hamlet & Family

Anita Barber

January 23, 2009

May God give you strength and peace daily.

Paul Davis Jr

January 23, 2009

To The Foy Family- may god be with you in your time of need.Nellie and my father was first cousins. when i was stationed @NOB use to come see her.thats been over 24 years ago. she will be sadly missed.even though havent meeted a lot of you we still are family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Karen Chavis

January 23, 2009

To The Foy Family, I am sorry to here of the loss of your mother Mrs. Foy was a very loving person & cared for everyone You are in my prayers God Bless.

katy williams

January 23, 2009

my name is katy chambers williams
I knew Mrs. Foy.I am connie barfield's
mother. Vicky, Anna and all of you .
God bless you.

Bertha Hodges

January 23, 2009

Our prayers go out to the entire Foy family. Your mother was a remarkable woman and dear friend to our family, she will be dearly missed. May God continue to bless your entire family during this time of sorrow and give you peace and comfort in the days to come.

Mae Bailey, Robin, Shirlene, & Nicole

Sarita Hamlet

January 23, 2009

You are all in our prayers. May God continue to blessed The Foy Family. We love you to Life.

Sarita & Courtlandt Hamlet

AJ Breckenridge

January 23, 2009

Your mom was a special soul and you'll have that gift forever. And yes, joy does come in the morning.
Sharon, Anita & Chris (The Bailey Sisters)

Rev. Michael Smith

January 23, 2009

To the family, God will take care of you in the time of your sorrow.

TOMEKA DABNEY

January 22, 2009

MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT DURING THIS TIME OF NEED.

MICKEY&LINDA HOLLOMAN

January 22, 2009

my prays are with the family. GOD BLESS ALL.

Ephrain Harris

January 22, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family George. God Bless

The Williford Family

January 22, 2009

May God be with you and lift you during your time of sorrow. Lean and depend on him.

Phyllis Stith-Copeland

January 22, 2009

My prayers go out to the entire Foy family during your time of loss.

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