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Anne Bruton Obituary
A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Anne was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Eten; her second husband of 41 years, James Bruton; her parents Virginia and Donald Lawrence; her sister Helen Lilley; and her brother James Donald Lawrence.
Anne had many talents: she was a skilled artist, specializing in cityscapes and portraits of all kinds, especially animals, friends, and children. Anne was also a teacher and librarian in the Virginia Beach Public Schools for many years. Early in her career, she served as a teacher on the U.S. Civil Defense Base in Morocco.
Anne is survived by her sister, Jean Miller of Newport News; her sister-in-law Patricia Powell of Chesapeake; her nephew, David Lilley and his wife Jane; along with a great-nephew, a great-niece, and three great-great-nephews.
There will be a celebration of life service 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, at the Chesapeake Retirement Center, 955 Harpersville Road, Newport News. Anne was laid to rest in a private ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.
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Carol Bayma
March 27, 2023
It was a great pleasure to get to know Anne during the last few years of her life. As a friend of her sister, whom I visited often, I would occasionally have lunch with the two ladies at the Chesapeake, usually in the main dining room the little cafe. Once I brought carry-out from a favorite Asian restaurant in Norfolk and we ate ourselves silly, in Jeanne's apartment. What a joy the two women were to each other and so gracious to any visitor, whether planned or arriving unexpectedly.
Anne was a talented artist and a great conversationalist. God will certainly be pleased to have her join the heavenly company.
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