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Ethel B. Todd CHESAPEAKE - Ethel B. Todd, "Pat," 65, of the 3100 block of Kenelm Drive, died Nov. 20, 2009, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She was born in Norfolk and retired from Dominion Power in 2006 after 20 years of service. She was one of the first black telephone operators in Virginia and retired from AT&T in 1985 after 25 years of service. She was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the Women's Ministry. She was also a member of Zebulon Tribe and was a Foodbank volunteer. She was a 1962 graduate of I.C. Norcom High School. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth C. Todd of Portsmouth; daughter, Kimberly Todd of Virginia Beach; two sons, Kevin C. Todd and Kenneth C. Todd Jr., both of Portsmouth; sister, Gwendolyn Elliot of Norfolk; five grandchildren, Toussaint Brown, Casey Pollock, Kevin Todd Jr., Jaylen Todd and Kristian Todd; a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Ethel and Joseph Bell. A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Curtis E. Edmonds Sr. presiding. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 26, 2009.

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Laveta Artis

November 26, 2009

I first met Ethel at AT&T in Chesapeake VA. in 1985 she was a Supervisor at the time and very well known. Then 2-years later we met up again at Dominion Virginia Power and she was still the same, always laughing, smiling and talking about the kids and grand-kids. She was truly a very good Mother, Grand-Mother and Co-worker and very well known. My prayers go out to the entire family and I hope your time of bereavement will be eased by the grace of God and your loving memories.

Dafney Johnson

November 26, 2009

I will always remember Ethel as a very professional coworker and one of the nicest people i've ever met. My soul rejoices that I got the chance to meet her and I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing.
May God grant the family strength in their time of sorrow.

Carolyn Warner

November 26, 2009

I was so saddened to hear of Ethel's passing.

I will always remember what a good
friend she was to me and there when I needed her. I am so glad I spoke to her on your birthday and that we always kept in touch.

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you and there is no doubt Ethel has found her eternal rest in heaven.

November 26, 2009

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Deborah Kittrell

November 26, 2009

I am deeply sorry for the loss our our friend, your mother, your sister. Ethel and I were the best of friends which is why it is extremely difficult for me to say goodbye. I will miss her dearly. I loved her so much. She was a cross between a mother figure and a sister. May God be with you all and lean on the Almighty for strength at this difficult time. Be Blessed!

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