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Darlene Smedley Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Darlene Zoe Smedley, 44, died Saturday, October 12, 2002, at the Hampton Veterans Medical Center. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.

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Published by Daily Press on Oct. 15, 2002.

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Alvin

January 4, 2025

I miss you my cousin. Remembering the good times we had.

Debra Stokes

October 24, 2002

Darlene,



May you rest in peace. I loved you like a sister, you were a great inspiration to me and I will never forget you. You will be missed.

Brandy Kelly

October 18, 2002

Mrs. Smedley,



May you rest peacefully with the lord. Your kind heart will never be forgotten.

Debra Thompson (SFC RET)

October 17, 2002

Your smile and laugh will be missed here on earth, but Heaven has gained an Angel. Rest in peace my fellow soldier and friend.

Candida Smedley

October 15, 2002

Rest In Peace I Love You Mommy!

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