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Dorothy Hehn Obituary

Dorothy L. Hehn CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy Louise Hehn, 64, of the 1000 block of Baugher Ave., passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. Born July 23, 1945, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Dorothy Coleson, and was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heather Louise Jones. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 21 years, John J. Hehn; three daughters, Belinda Jones, Melanie Jones and Lisa Jones; a sister, Sharon Harness; a brother, James Coleson; seven grandchildren, Krystal Jones, Tabitha and Amanda Brickhouse, Taylor, Jonathan and Ashlyn Harrell, and River Hoover; and three great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held a later date. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling the cremation for the family. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 9, 2009.

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September 10, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I extend my sincere condolences to you in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these trying times.

Sincerely,
Brian Czerlinsky
Virginia Beach, Va

KEN & DARENDA HEHN

September 9, 2009

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

Tami Spence

September 9, 2009

I am going to miss you. You have always treated me and loved me as if I was one of your daughters. I am thankful to have many, many years of wonderful memories of you and your family. Belinda is like a sister to me, I wish there was a way I can take away the hurt and pain for the loss of you. You will always loved and missed. Love, Tami

Kay White

September 9, 2009

Louise was such a caring and wonderful friend. I will sure miss all the online conversations and jokes we shared. My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Now she is with GOD....without suffering or pain. God bless you, my friend.

Lisa Jones

September 9, 2009

Dear mom,
Words can not express how much you will be missed, i love you with all my heart,im trying so hard to understand why you left us, im not giving up on you and the reason your not here, some how some way i will find the truth, for you and for me,your my heart and my tears. i love you mom, forever loving you. your daughter, Lisa

Sherilan hoover

September 9, 2009

You will be missed.Old friend Huggies

River Loves You!!!!!!

Linda LaForge

September 9, 2009

Belinda and family I am ao aorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a very special Lady. If there is anything at all that I can do please let me know my prayers are with you.
Godhas a special job for all of us please know he hasone for your mom
love you lots

Darlene Miller

September 9, 2009

May the Lord comfort & strengthen your family during this difficult time.My love & prayers are with all of you.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
God bless,

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