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Catherine M. Bonner WAYNESBORO - Catherine Elizabeth Brown Mann Bonner passed away Sept. 13, 2009. She was born Oct. 13, 1938, in Norfolk to the late Junius and Viola Brown. Catherine leaves to cherish her memory her three sons, Charles Mann Jr. (Starr) of San Bernardino, Calif., Michael Mann of Norfolk, and Donald Mann (Sheila) of Waynesboro, Va.; her only beloved daughter, Crystal Mann Petty (Clayton Evans, fiancé) of Norfolk; eight grandchildren, two great- grandchildren; one sister, Doris B. Thomas of Norfolk; her devoted life partner, William A. Smith of Waynesboro; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held Monday, Sept. 21, from 1 until 7 p.m. A life celebration service will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Monroe Funeral Home Chapel, 1701 Wilson Road, Norfolk. Final disposition will be private.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 20, 2009.

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Crystal Mann

October 19, 2009

MY MOM MY FRIEND ,WHO CAN I TALK TO ABOUT ISSUES AT HOME ,God ,yes mom you taught me how to pray and how to be a women of God and with his love he has given me the strength to go on and smile about all the wonderful memories I have and all ways think of you.
I will miss you everyday and will hear your voice always Mom .I since your love through baby now and I will cherish her for ever that I will take care of Baby

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