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Lucille Hymons Obituary

Lucille Hiers Hymons VIRGINIA BEACH - Lucille Hiers Hymons, "Ms. Lucy," 85, of the 2300 block of Scotchtown Drive, passed away Oct. 22, 2010 at her residence. She was born June 3, 1925 in Bamburg, S.C. Lucille was a founding member and Mother of First Baptist Church, Crestwood. She was predeceased by her husband, Oscar Hymons Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Louise Hymons, Louvenia Sobiech, Ella Hymons-Bibbs, Leslie Hymons-Carpenter (Robert); her sons, Oscar Hymons Jr. (Sheryl), Arthur Lee Hymons (Diane), Charles Hymons and Leon Hymons (Wendy); 18 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church, Crestwood, with Bishop Anthony B. Rodgers officiating. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends Tuesday 7 to 8 p.m. in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Family and friends will assemble at 2392 Scotchtown Drive, Virginia Beach, one hour prior to the service for the procession to the church. To all distant family and close friends, thank you for your support and prayers. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 24, 2010.

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CaVelle Simmons Hymons

August 18, 2025

Love your grandson CaVelle LeVon Godsey Simmons-Hymons Always...

Leslie A Hymons-Carpenter

October 18, 2020

I miss you Mom. I know you are with Dad.
I thank you both for always believing in your 8 children. Forever in our hearts.♥

Leslie Hymons Carpenter

November 6, 2010

My heart is heavy with the passing of Our mother. She was the light in my candle.I love you Mom.You will always have a special place in my heart.Tell Dad I love and miss him too.
Love,
Lisa Leslie
aka Your baby girl.

November 4, 2010

Dear Leslie and all of Ms Lucille Hymons family may GOD be with you. May you find comfort in this time of great sorrow.
Ms Lucille was a great woman with a big heart who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. We were so fortunate to be part of her extended family.
May GOD bless and keep you.
Martha and Charlie Carpenter

Joanne Chandler

October 30, 2010

Leslie,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Just know your faith will get you through.

Joyce Richardson

October 27, 2010

To the Family of Ms. Lucille Hymons, my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. I am confident that your faith will keep you. As a member of First Baptist Crestwood, I appreciate the legacy that 'Mother Hymons' has left our church. We are forever grateful. May God bless each of you.

Bill Blevins

October 26, 2010

To all of Ms Hymons family, I am so sorry for your loss. To Arthur, it has been many years since I have seen you but you are always in my thoughts, God Bless.

DARRELL HYMAN

October 24, 2010

MY HEART IS HEAVY OF THE PASSING OF A MOTHER. IT IS MORE HEAVY WHEN ITS FAMILY. GOD IS WITH YOU MORE NOW THAN HE HAS BEEN. KNOW THAT GOD HAS TOTAL CONTROL. THAT THE LIGHT WAS LITE AS THE CALL CAME OUT. SHE WAS READY. SHE WILL BE MISSED FOR THE SHORT TIME THAT I HAVE KNOWN HER. HER SMILE WAS ALWAYS BIG AT FAMILY REUNIONS.

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