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Joan M. Kukrall VIRGINIA BEACH - Joan M. Kukrall, 72, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, with her husband of 53 years, Matthew Kukrall, at her bedside. Joan was a member of Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. She loved to bowl and play bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gatress A. and Genevieve George Downs. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Wayne L. Kukrall; two brothers, Donald Downs and his wife Elizabeth, G. Andrew Downs and his wife Lane; three grandchildren, Michelle, Austin and Miranda Kukrall; also numerous nieces and nephews; and her many bingo friends. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, and where a funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday conducted by Pastor Mack Scott and Pastor Mark Pullen. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 24, 2009.

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Amy Langford Hensley

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No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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