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Odessa P. Boone PORTSMOUTH - Odessa P. Boone entered into eternal rest Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a retired beautician and faithful member of Celestial Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star No. 19, the Cordelia Green Johnson Beauty Forum and the Duplex Social and Savings Club. She was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Sarah Parsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Boone. Her surviving loved ones include a daughter, Pamela Blanco and husband Larry Blanco of Portsmouth; two grandchildren, Gregory Gary Jr. and Stacey Gary; two great-grandchildren, Kamari Gary and Jaden Peters; one brother, Marvin Parsons of Newport News; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Boone Johnson and Virginia Louise Parsons of Portsmouth; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. A wake will be held Thursday, Sept. 3, at Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St. A homegoing celebration will be held Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in Celestial Baptist Church, Portsmouth, with the Rev. Leon J. Boone officiating. Interment will follow the funeral in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery with the funeral home handling arrangements. www.fisherfuneral.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 2, 2009.

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Brenda Murray

September 11, 2009

My condolences to 'Miss' Odessa's family. I am 64 years old and have known her all my life. She and my mother, Eva Richardson Northern, were old friends from Portsmouth. She said she missed Momma so now I am sure they are talking in heaven.

Michelle Peele

September 4, 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. Your mother, grandmother, great grandmother was an AWESOME person. I just loved to see her ride down the street head looking straight and I would always say boy I hope and I'm that energetic at her age. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers..Love Always Michelle and LaMar Peele

DOROTHY DAVIS

September 2, 2009

PAM JANICE POOKIE ANGIE YOUR MOM/AUNTIE IS RESTING IN THE LORD I MET HER THREE YEARS AGO SHE WAS JUST LIKE FAMILY WHEN YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD WE ARE ONE LOVE YALL SEE YOU IN OCT FOR THE CRUISE

Gwen - Grant Williams

September 2, 2009

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Mrs. Odessa was very faithful and a sweet person. I am glad I got a chance to see her the last time I was home.

Gwen (Grant) Williams

Mrs. Jaselle and Shelley

September 2, 2009

Pam,
We have been neighbors for many many years and whenever my mom and I would see Mrs. Odessa, she would always be dressed nicely and have a smile on her face and would wave as she drove down the street, and that is how she will be remembered. Hold to God's unchanging hand and he will bring you through this. To God be the glory.

Love,
Mrs. Jaselle and Shelley

Lynnell Spruill

September 2, 2009

Hi Pam,
I am blessed to have know your mom.
Keep that God never make a mistake. She loved you. God will ease the pain.















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