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Virginia Rockett Obituary

Virginia Belle Rockett NORFOLK - Virginia Belle Rockett, 86, went home to be with her beloved family Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Lennie and Rose Rowe of Matthews, Va. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Rockett and granddaughter, Stacey Williams. She is survived by four daughters, JoAnn Shannon, Alice "Patches" Gordon, Brenda Marks (Tom), Carol Burton (Mark); four sons, Joe Gordon, Bernie Rockett, James and Robert Shontz; 26 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Geraldine Atherton of Mathews. A memorial service will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St., Norfolk. Watch service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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

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Alex Carlisle

October 14, 2010

Virginia Belle and Mattie ( my grandmother) were very close. I saw a lot of Virginia and Rocky as well as Carol Ann and Bernie when I was little boy. Having moved away from Norfolk 25 years ago, I haven't been able to see much of my family very often although Virginia sent me a Christmas card every year.You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.

alice carden

October 14, 2010

mom u treated me like your own,i love your daughter patches gorden and we r like sisters,u will be up there with the angels and see my son jeff parnell,u r not suffering no more,go rest in peace mom,luv u and u will always be in my memories,alice carden

Larry Rockett

October 14, 2010

God is love God is peace we will all miss our Ginny Belle very much.

may she rest in peace where angels can look down upon her every single night and watch over her forever and ever.

Shawn-jason Facenda

October 13, 2010

The greatest grandmother ,Even though i haven't been around, you was always in my heart,we had some great times and I am sure there was some sad times.We all went through alot and you was there for me grandmaw.I love you and will miss you so much.I know that you are at peace now,with my grandaddy and our other loved ones,I know that you will be watching over us.So until we all together again your love will be ever lasting,Miss you grandmaw. I know you are asleep in the arms of the angels.your grandson Shawn-jason Facenda

hoppy ward

October 13, 2010

mom you will be in our hearts forever,I love you and will miss you. Of all the years i have known you ,you have always treated me like a son.I will always remember the times we had together .and knowing that you are looking over us is a great feeling. you will truely be missed.Love Hoppy

October 13, 2010

mama treated me like family,i only knew her a couple of years but she made it feel like a lifetime,i love you and will miss you
Henry

Jimmy & Sara McCutchin

October 13, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jenny Wheeler

October 13, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, and just know that she is in a better place.

Penny Sousa

October 12, 2010

You will be missed by everyone. God has taken a great person from here. May you rest in peace. your family will be in my prayers.

Bev & Jackie Marie Williams-Gainey

October 12, 2010

This sweet and loving women will be truly missed. Though the miles kept us apart she was always near in our hearts.She's gone to be with her beloved "Rocky" now he has waited a long time for her to come home and once again they are together,surely he has saved a special place in heaven for her right beside him. Auntie I love you and I thank you for the wonderful meals you made for us and your wonderful sense of humor, I will miss you. Virginia, you were always more like a sister then a sister in law to me. I am sad for us at our loss but glad you are with my brother Bern "Rocky" once again. You forever will be in our hearts and minds. Love, Bev and Jackie Marie
Bev and Jackie Marie Williams-Gainey

alice gordon

October 12, 2010

My lovely mother, rest in peace,You will be missed by so many.I have all the memories to look back on.You will always be in my my mind and heart. Love your daughter.Patches'

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