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Our leader, our inspiration, our fun sister. May her memory be a blessing. Jocie Wurzburg
Jocelyn Wurzburg
September 12, 2025 | Friend
Memphis, Tennessee
1939-2025 (Age 86)
"A Force of Nature". That was a frequent refrain.It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Novella Smith (Arnold) Cromer, age 86, on August 1, 2025. A force of nature has been extinguished.Novella was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1939, to Emmett Doe, Sr. and Lula...
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Jocelyn Wurzburg
September 12, 2025 | Friend
Sending our deepest sympathy. We came in contact with Novella at Monique's during some yearly holiday seasons, but only knew of this special lady as "Mom"! Often we don't learn of the many accomplishments until the person has passed. She was surely a remarkable woman! - Sue and Jim Wakefield
Sue and Jim Wakefield
September 12, 2025 | Friend
Miss you Novella! A one of a kind! Love, Merril
Merril Hirsh
September 10, 2025
It´s been decades since I crossed paths with Novella, but I will never forget her spirit. A truely unique woman has left us, yet left her mark on humanity.
Tess carrier
September 06, 2025 | Work
Sending my deepest sympathy at the passing of Novella. She worked with my husband (who passed in 2024) for many years in the Prison Ministry. She will be missed by more people than you know because of her dedicate to those in need.
Edith W Condit
September 05, 2025 | Family
May her memory be a blessing. Millie Katzen
Millie Katzen
September 05, 2025
What a great lady, friend and radio icon. She was a "force for good to be reckoned with"
George Flinn
September 04, 2025 | Friend