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Wertley Sparrow Obituary

Wertley E. Sparrow CHESAPEAKE - God asked Wertley Etta Sparrow to the gates of heaven June 21, 2010. She was predeceased by her son, Maurice Sparrow. She leaves behind her husband, John Henry; and children, Kimberly A. Paulino, John Edward, Rosalind Marie, Jonathan Craig and wife Corinne and Michael Dean; her sister, Joan Cuffee; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, June 26, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Riddick Funeral Service, 1225 Norview Ave., Norfolk.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 26, 2010.

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Vanessa Williams

June 26, 2010

To Rosalind and the family- let not your hearts be troubled, the God of peace and tranquility has all power in His hands. May you be graced with that peace!

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