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Delores Russell Obituary

Delores Bond Russell VIRGINIA BEACH - Delores Bond Russell, 70, of the 5600 block of Colter Court, departed this life Sept. 27, 2009. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph Bond Sr. and her brother, Thomas Bond Sr. Survivors include her son, Reginald Bond of Norfolk; mother, Emily T. Everett of Chesapeake; seven sisters, Josephine B. Griffin of Delaware, Emily Land, Evelyn McCoy, and the Rev. Phyllis Jones (Samuel), all of Virginia Beach, Valerie Williams (Maryland) and Rosalyn Harris, all of Norfolk, and Cindy Bond of Virginia Beach; three brothers, Joseph Bond Jr. of Virginia Beach, Deacon Carlos Roberts (Iris) of Suffolk, and Emanuel Roberts of Chesapeake; one granddaughter; a devoted former husband, Robert Russell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Thursday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Carver Cemetery. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.com. The family will receive friends at 1801 Heald Way, Virginia Beach.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 29, 2009.

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Beverly Leary

September 27, 2010

Rest in Peace, Lois. Remembering you on the first anniversary of your death. My sympathy to all your family who are missing you especially on this day.

Maranda Williams

December 17, 2009

I remember like it was yesterday when I was a little girl.. I use to cry because I always wanted a sister.. You said"don't worry,I will be your sister". &every since then I felt very special.. I miss you so much aunt lois...I just feel like crying all the time but I kno I have to stay strong .Rest in peace aunt lois & I love you.

November 21, 2009

You will be missed but never forgotten.

- Love Always,
Calvin R Pugh and Family

Rosalyn Harris

November 17, 2009

Loisey,My heart skipped a beat when you drew your last breath. I dare not question God's why. And now that you're gone and I can't see your smile, all I want to do is cry. There are no words that can make me miss you less, or comfort me quick. You will always be "THE BIG SISTER" Until we meet again. Luv Always, Boochie

Beverly Leary

November 15, 2009

My Sympathy to all of her family. I met Lois online and feel as if I have lost a great friend. I have been wondering why I hadn't heard from her in a while and feared the worst for her and for all of you. May she Rest in Peace. Beverly

Cynthia McCoy

October 20, 2009

Today is your birthday sister. You could not be celebrating it in a better place. Can't wait to see you again. To GOD be the GLORY. You will stay in my heart until our souls meet again. Cynthia

Catherine Smith

October 1, 2009

Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you to and lean on family and friend for strength so love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Love Always
Catherine Smith, Mattie Moore, and Darryl Pettit

Kim Pugh

September 29, 2009

I'll miss you Aunt Lois. You always kept a smile on my face. May the Lord watch between me and thee. When where absent one from another.

Love always

Whitney (Kim)

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