Name: Visitation for Gaynell Writtenberry
Start: 2021-01-24T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-01-24T19:30:00.000Z
Location: R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton

94, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 Sunday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home with a graveside service at 3PM at Clark Cemetery. rhaydensmith.com

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Published by Daily Press on Jan. 21, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Gaynell Writtenberry

Sponsored by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton.

9 Entries

azyah jackson

December 24, 2021

she was my great grandmother my best friend i love her so much and i miss her she was so strong so powerful she was the best

Gary Holloway

January 31, 2021

Ruth,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time.

Karen & Jerry Keast

January 26, 2021

So sorry to lose a beautiful lady. We will all miss seeing her but glad to know she has finally gone to her forever home.

jane Miller

January 23, 2021

Nell was a vivacious, generous, loving, and caring friend---the dearest of friends! She remembered minute details about people, situations, and history she lived through up until the last few days of her life. She talked about life on this Peninsula during WW II like it was yesterday, making it sound alive, especially when she talked about dancing with soldiers before they shipped out to Europe. She danced at the USO with many soldiers who became famous in later years, emphasizing what it was like to dance with Ronald Reagan and Clark Gable ("Gone With the Wind"). Nell was devoted to her Lord and gave praise to Him by singing in the choir of First United Methodist Church, Hampton, for many years and shared her love of the Lord in her family. She cherished the dogs she had for pets and talked about them often. Nell especially loved her dark chocolate and other treats, which she graciously shared with visitors. A visit with Nell was an afternoon spent going back through the history she lived, modern day events, family activities, eating chocolate, talking, and eating more chocolate!
Thank you, dear Lord, for the blessing of knowing Nell. Heaven has a beautiful new star and more glorious music! Jane Miller

Sharon Crissman

January 22, 2021

I never meet your Grandma, so sorry for your loss. R.I.P Gaynell

Annie Price

January 21, 2021

Ruthie and girls, I will truly miss my friend Nell. We talked often on the phone until about a couple of months ago. She was very resourceful and helpful to many. We worked together at Hampton Social Services for many years and kept in touch after retirement. She loved her family and her church. May she rest in peace. Love, her "Annie Boo" Price. Call me if you need me.

Edward & Marian Guldner

January 21, 2021

It was always a distinct pleasure to be in the company of Nell. She will remain in our hearts, and in our memories for her pleasant personalty, and for her delicious cakes enjoyed at church covered dish dinners.

Nikki Friedenberg

January 20, 2021

Ms. Nell will be dearly missed. I pray that I’m half as sharp as she was when I get to be her age. She was the walking and talking encyclopedia for the City of Hampton and she remembered everything! I loved my visits with her because I always walked away with little gems of knowledge ❤ May everyone who loved her find peace in knowing that she is most definitely rejoicing with the Lord!

Jessica Lee

January 20, 2021

We love you so much Miss Nell! You will forever live in our hearts! You are truly at home now and I know the lord welcomed your kind and loving spirit with open arms.

Love,
Jessica, Oscar & The Lee Family

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24

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton

245 South Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669

Jan

24

Graveside service

3:00 p.m.

Clark Cemetery

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245 South Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669

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