Gladys-Tompkins-Obituary

Gladys Lee Tompkins

Obituary

TOMPKINS, Gladys Lee, of Richmond, entered eternal life December 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Mervin. She is survived by her husband, Franklin; two sons, Glenwood (Sharon) and Tyrone; three daughters, Beverly, Tina, Merilyn Pattuson; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Thomas, Samuel and Larry Washington; seven sisters, Ora Mae Campbell, Ann Spurlock, Bernice Washington, Joyce Gregory, Nancy Pollard, Ruth Dandridge and Elizabeth Washington; a devoted sister-in-law, Caroline W. Tompkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The viewing will be held Friday, 2 to 8 p.m., at First Mt. Olive Baptist Church, King and Queen County, Va. Family will receive friends at the church 7 to 8 p.m., where a homegoing celebration will be conducted Saturday, 1 p.m. Pastor Philip D. Atkins officiating. Interment church cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the:


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Dear Moma

Dec. 9th will be a year you have been away from us. We miss more now then we ever have. Your legacy lives on in your children , grandchildren and your great grand kids. Especially Kariah, she is an old sold and remembers you just like it was yesterday. She looks at your picture on my fridge an says " Thats NANA" she is now two years old and at that age she remember you. You were and still are our rock and strength when we are down. We all be quotting what you say on...

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TO THE TOMPKINS FAMILY WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY WE'RE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,AND TO SAY THAT GOD IS ALWAYS WITH YOU YOU'RE NEVER ALONE SHE'S IN GOOD HANDS OF THE LORD. LOVE MONICA & FAMILY

Frank & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Gladys will never be forgotten in our family. She was always there for us when we were growing up. Love you guys and you know we are always here for you.

Frank and family,

Our prayers and thoughts go out to each and every one of you. Gladys was a wonderful woman who will be missed by many. She has touched my heart and that of my children. I was blessed to have met her six years ago. If you need anything please let me know. Christine, Richard, Caroline, Hunter, Katie, Joshua, and Rebecca

TO FRANK AND FAMILY
MAY YOUR HEARTS SOON BE FILLED WITH SPECIAL MEMORIES OF JOYFUL TIMES TOGETHER . GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST . GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
VERONICA NEWBILL -SHAW AND FAMILY

To Frank and family;
Please accept condolences from me and my family at this time of your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

Bev, Tina and Family,
My condolences go out to you and your family at this time of need.We all know how much you loved your mom, but God knew what was best. If there is anything you need or just someone to talk to, I am just a phone call away.

im sorry for your loss of your love one wallace stokes and jacqueline harris