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Evelyn Shrieves Obituary

Evelyn C. Shrieves CHESAPEAKE - Evelyn Charnock Shrieves, 90, of the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd., went to be with the Lord Nov. 3, 2009, in Chesapeake. A native of Cherrystone, Va., she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Virginia Smith Charnock and the wife of the late Carlton D. Shrieves. She was a member of 316 Church. She is survived by three daughters, Andrea S. Phelps and her husband Guy of Chesapeake, Jena S. Stout and her husband David of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Martha S. Bonney and her husband Blaine of Virginia Beach; a son, the Rev. Carlton T. Shrieves and his wife Nina of Williamsburg; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-granddaughters. A funeral will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Wolfcale and the Rev. Dave Libengood officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to 316 Church, www.316church.org. Please share a memory with the family and view the service live at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 5, 2009.

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Cheryl Jennings

November 6, 2009

Martha & Blaine: So sorry to hear of Nanny's passing, she was a sweetheart to me always. She used to send me cards when I first moved out here to Roanoke. I know she's rejoicing in the arms of Jesus her Savior now. God be with you as you walk through this process with Him. Love: Cheryl Jennings

Paul & Melody Brockman

November 5, 2009

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

Patti Krohn

November 5, 2009

Martha,

I will surely miss Nannie Shrieves.I remember all the birthday cards she so thoughtfully sent me and my family. A true servant of the Lord (just like you and Blaine).I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you and your family in this time. I miss you and Blaine and your family and cherish the memories.

I will be praying for you,

Patti Krohn

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