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Gerrilyn Green Obituary

Gerrilyn E. Green NORFOLK - Missionary Gerrilyn E. Green passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Mildred Richardson. Gerrilyn was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk. She began her career at the Ford Motor Plant in September 1976 and retired as a supervisor from Ford in August 1992. She is survived by three sons, Nickie N. Green, Lafayette Cordair Green (D'Lynn J. Green) and Gary Newsome; two sisters, Bernadette Dixon and Jackie Robinson; and a brother, Lafayette Richardson. She was recently predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Richardson. She leaves to mourn a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. in New Hope COGIC with Pastor Calvin Durham officiating. A viewing will be held Monday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Riddick Funeral Service. Their will be a wake from 6 to 7 p.m. The remains will be placed in the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will take place in Rosewood Memorial Park. Condolences may be made at www.riddickfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 16, 2009.

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Delores Bramlett

August 20, 2009

To The Green Family,
I pray God's strength be with you at ths time.Gerrilyn loved God , her family and others. Serving others was her greatesat pleasure. She will be missed.

Harold Woodley

August 18, 2009

To the Green Family:

The thoughts and prayers of our family at Union Bethel COGIC is with each of you. Remember the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Sincerely yours in Christ.

August 18, 2009

To The Family
May God Bless and Keep you during your loss. I served with Gerrilyn on the Courtesy Ladies Commitee and other activities in the Church. She was a dedicated worker in whatever position she held. She will be greatly missed.
Kim Parham.

Stephanie C.

August 18, 2009

To Nickie, Lafayette,and Gary

I pray you always feel God's warm comfort. I hold my mother very near and dear to my heart. Very few women impact my life in motherly ways because I had such a wonderful mother. But your mother mad such an impact. I love her and I love how she lived. I loved her sense of humor and her no nonsense way. I learned so much from her and I will forever honor her memory. I do believe she and my mother are having a Hallelujah FIT in Heaven and the Lord just don't know what he did when he put those two back together again. Seeing our mother's together with my spiritual eye makes me SMILE through the tears. I love you and you will forever have my support.

Sheryl Jenkins

August 17, 2009

Missionary Green was a true "missionary" in deed. Her caring and dedicated service will always be remembered. She was the "greatest" because she was a "servant", and she served in love. My life was blessed and inspired because of her. She taught me how to be a better "servant". May the life she lived for Christ continue in the lives of so many people her life touched. Family she was just on loan here...she has now gone on to get her reward. My condolences to you all.

Julie Cruz

August 17, 2009

To the Green Family (Nikki, LaFeyette&Genesis),
Always know you can take your cares to God. He's the author and finisher of your faith! Great is thy Faithfulness. Sis Green was an inspiration to me! She believed in encouraging the saints. To God be the Glory! Another Great Soldier!

wayne self

August 17, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Gloria Clark

August 16, 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.

Gwendolyn Parker

August 16, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Audrey Porter

August 16, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rebecca Powell

August 16, 2009

To my second mother and godmother. No more pain for God has restore all that held yo bound. You will be so missed I am bless to have had you in my life as my moms best friend and my godmother. you have done so much for so many and for that as a faithful servant of the Lord. WELL DONE! We try to hold things down for you and help nikki and genesis through this sad but yet celebration of you joing your heavenly father. You finally get your much needed rest.I Love you..

Barnes Family

August 16, 2009

My heaven contiue to bless your family in their time of need. Gerrilyn, you were an delight and insprition to us,
God chose a beautiful flower when he chose u. may you rest in peace.

Kia Vinson

August 16, 2009

To The Green Family

I had the utmost opportunity to meet and help take care of Mrs. Green while she was at Norfolk General. She was the highlight of my first night back to work. Full of words of spiritual encouragement, I am blessed to have crossed paths with her. Please know that your family in surely in my prayers and I share in your loss as well. May God comfort you during these times. God Bless You.

Juanita Clemons

August 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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