Hampton, Virginia
HAMPTON - Mrs. Bessie C. Averette, 93, answered her Master's call and went home to be with him on Jan. 4, 2011.A lifelong resident of Hampton, her husband George Averette of 56 years, preceded her in death.She left to cherish her memories her son, George Lee Averette; grandson, Jemal (Tiffany);...
Read MoreWe are sorry for your loss,we know that losing someone in death is hard, but the Bible tells us in the book of John, chpt.5: verses 28-29, that our loved ones will be remembered by God and come forth from the grave. Please be comforted by this thought. If you would like to know more, please contact us at, [email protected]
January 17, 2011
( CON'T) ...ESCORTING YOU,KITTY BOWDEN,PEARL GRIGGS & ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN TO A DANCE WITH THE LOCAL SOLDERS IN YR 1935..IT IS THE ONLY PICTURE I HAVE OR HAVE EVER SEEN OF MY GRANDMOTHER (MATTIE ANN BANKS ROBINSON)...HOW I LOVED BRINGING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING TO YOU AFTER YOU RANG THE BELL, AS YOU SAT BEHIND THAT BIG WOODEN DESK IN FRONT OF THE PARKING LOT WINDOW IN THE LOWER SANCTUARY ...YEARS LATER, AFTER I MOVED AWAY & MOMMY (CARRIE ROBINSON) STOPPED TEACHING SUNDAY SCHOOL, I WOULD...
LILLIE HARDING
January 14, 2011 | ATLANTA, GA
MY DEAR ,DEAR "MS BESSIE"...I WAS JUST TALKING ABOUT YOU TODAY!..SHOWING A FRIEND OF MINE THE PICTURE YOU GAVE ME OF MY GRANDMOTHER ESCOURTING YOU
LILLIE HARDING
January 14, 2011 | ATLANTA, GA
We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss.
May God's presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.
George P Phenix, Class of '62
Helaine Jones-Brantley
January 13, 2011 | Hampton, VA
I will always remember Ms. Bessie sitting at the Sunday School desk collecting the offerings and ringing the bell. She was a true angel.
Elliott Jones
January 13, 2011 | Newport News, VA