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Thelma Wise Obituary

Thelma Routh Wise CHESAPEAKE - Thelma Routh Wise, 82, of the 1100 block of MacDonald Road, died Feb. 19, 2009, in a Norfolk hospital. A native of Saltville, Va., she was a retired accounting technician for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble L. Wise. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Sue Wise and her fiancé Carl E. Goin of Chesapeake; three sons, Donald Lee Wise and wife Trece and David Ralph Wise and wife Vicki, all of Chesapeake and Dennis Noble Wise and wife Chrysa of Knotts Island, N.C.; two sisters, Imogene Osborne and Elizabeth Poore, both of Saltville; five grandchildren, Jennifer West, Donald Wise II, Carrie Watson, Leuren Wise and Dean Wise; and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by Pastor Bob Hobson. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 22, 2009.

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Connie Viers

February 26, 2009

I worked with Mrs. Wise at the old "W.T. Grant" store more than 35 years ago while I was in high school. She was always so good and kind to me and my heart goes out to you.

Kathy Davis

February 24, 2009

I did not know Thelma, but I know her son, David, from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. My deepest sympathy to him and all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brenda Williams

February 24, 2009

To the Wise Family

May the Lord comfort you during the days ahead as you keep the loving memories of your mother in your heart. I worked with Thelma in the Payroll Office at NNSY. She was a fine person.

TERRI GOFF

February 23, 2009

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ben and Terri Goff

Vivian Parker

February 23, 2009

Don,David,Dennis & Kathy:
I am thinking of you all, Thelma had a hard year but all of the hard times are behind her now and I know she is in a better place today. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.

Dave and Judy (Call) Eldreth

February 22, 2009

To Jane, Imogene and Thelma's family; We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Teresa McNew Surber

February 22, 2009

So sorry to hear about Aunt Thelma. I truly understand and know how you are feeling at the loss of your mother. I will remember you all in my prayers. God bless you!

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