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Joyce A. Thomas PORTSMOUTH - Joyce Ann Thomas, 62, died Dec. 9, 2009 in a Portsmouth nursing home. A native of Portsmouth, she belonged to the Jolliff UMC family and was a breast cancer survivor. Mrs. Thomas considered herself a "grandmother" to the many children she lovingly babysat over the years. Survivors include one daughter, Samantha McCune and husband James of Chesapeake; two sons, Steven A. Raschig and Lonnie J. Thomas, both of Portsmouth; four brothers, Bobby J. Baucom, Tony Baucom, W.C. Baucom, and Roy Baucom; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by four brothers and one sister. A funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. T.M. Frye. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 11, 2009.

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Lisa Davenport

December 14, 2009

Dear Mandy and family,

No words can express how very sorry I am for the loss of your Mom. May you be surrounded by His loving arms reaching out to you through friends and family. Your Mom's memory will be carried on through the love expressed in your family. May you be be blessed with His comfort, strength, and wisdom at this most difficult time. You are in my prayers. God Bless.

December 11, 2009

Mandy, Tony & family
We are sorry for your loss - shes your guardian angel now. God Bless you and your family and will keep you are in our thoughts and prayers.

T. Scollise & family

Beverly Snyder

December 11, 2009

Dear McCune family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The Lord is a very present help in time of trouble. May you know His comfort, His strength and the tenderness of His love and compassion for you. May you feel the arms of your Savior upholding you. You are in our prayers. Love the Snyder family

Wendy Morgan

December 11, 2009

My heart reaches out to you at this time. Just know that your mother is in the most beautiful place there is and is surrounded by her family and friends that have gone on before her. God bless you all and my prayers are with you all.

December 11, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss - she is in a wonderful place with God but it is so hard for those left behind to carry on without her. God Bless All of You.

Karen Kelley
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