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Glenna Becker Obituary

Glenna E. Becker PORTSMOUTH - Glenna Elliott Becker, 80, passed away Oct. 28, 2010. She was born in Norfolk, and was the daughter of the late William and Violet Elliott. Glenna is survived by a niece, Mary Lou Odom and husband Anthony Finarelli, and their children, Andrew and Eliza; a brother-in-law, Jerry Odom; and her caregiver and friend, Evelyn Wilson. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Frances Elliott Odom and her husband, Meyer Becker, to whom she also devoted her career. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 30, in Capeville Masonic Cemetery, Capeville, Va. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nature Conservancy of Virginia, P.O. Box 158 Brownsville, Nassawadox, VA 23413, (757)442-3049. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 30, 2010.

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