Emily Raymond

Emily H. Raymond CHESAPEAKE - Emily H. Raymond, 71, of the 4600 block of Peek Trail, passed away April 28, 2010 while being cared for at the Golden Living Center, Portsmouth. A native of Bertie County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Arthur Harris (father) and Betty M. Thick (mother) and Elvin J. Thick. She was a disabled homemaker, former nurse and volunteer. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include: three daughters, Susan Carlisle of Florida, Lauren Greer and Tom of Northern Virginia and Stephanie Watson of Nevada; two sons, John Edmonds and Debbie of Virginia, and Jerrold Raymond and Melissa of Hawaii; six grandchildren, Jessica, Kristen, John, Kaitlyn, Keegan, and Caleb; two great-grandchildren, Victoria and Noah; loving family and friends in Virginia, North Carolina, Idaho, Utah, Georgia, and Connecticut; dearest friends, Barbara, Lillian, Melissa and Melinda; and her special companion, "Rascal." A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 4, at 1 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Mr. Richard Lee. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. A memory photo album will be present to display our fondest memories, all additions are welcome. The family suggests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society and the Chesapeake Fire and Ambulance, 304 Albemarle Drive. "The pain is no more. She is welcomed by the Father, loving family and friends that have gone on before. I know we all look forward to the day we will all be reunited, but not yet. Live your life with Joy, Love and purpose as she did." www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.