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Minerva Thode Obituary

Minerva G. Thode VIRGINIA BEACH - Minerva G. Thode, affectionately known as "Rae," of Virginia Beach, born June 18, 1923 in Jamaica, N.Y., departed this world Sept. 7, 2010 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Warren and two beautiful grandchildren, Scott and Erica. She was a devoted mother to her three surviving daughters, Janice, Joyce and Cheryl, as well as her three wonderful grandchildren and eight adorable great-grandchildren, plus a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends. She loved life and will be greatly missed by all. Donations would be very much appreciated to the Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad, 3610 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. A memorial will be announced at a later date. She would want all those who knew her to remember her privately, with a smile and a glass of ??? Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.nationalcremationsociety.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 12, 2010.

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Marion Latham

September 23, 2010

Aunt Rae was a "fun Aunt" and will always be close in heart. So many happy memories over the years! You will be sorely missed. We love you.

Angela Wagerman

September 14, 2010

With sympathy in regards to the passing of Rae. She was a fine gal who made a lasting impression for I saw her a few times while caring for her friend Laurel Westmont. I just heard this sad news today and Rae crossed my thoughts just last Sat. evening. I just wanted to let you know she was a dear soul with a great attitude that made me smile a few times just recently as last Saturday.

Sincerely,

Angela J. Wagerman "Norfolk"

barbara beck

September 13, 2010

I am so sorry for your lost.It was my great honor to be able to help you with the care of your mother. Over the last year or so we became very close and developed a special relationship.I am glad that I was there for all of you when you really needed my help the most.Your mother was a very special person in so many ways.She was a very caring person and always and a great smile on.She was a gem.

Doris Wilgus

September 13, 2010

I am so sorry for your lose, she will truely be missed. She will be remembered as a true "southern" lady with a smile on her face, a scotch in her hand & a heart of gold.
Dory Wilgus

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