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Helen T. Compton

FUNERAL HOME

Peninsula Funeral Home & Crematory

11144 Warwick Boulevard

Newport News, Virginia

Helen Compton Obituary

HAMPTON - Helen T. Compton, 79, died Sunday, June 6, 2004. She was a native of Newport News and lifelong peninsula resident. Mrs. Compton retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as a time keeper in 1980. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Compton Sr. She is survived by her son, H.W. 'Woody' Compton Jr. and his wife, Sue Venable Compton, of Hampton; her grandson, Travis S. Compton and his wife, MaryEllen Woolfolk Compton, of Newport News; her great-granddaughter, Caitlin Parks Compton; her sister, Rita Edmiston; several nieces and nephews, and many good friends. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home by the Rev. Henry B. Sudduth. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 895 Middle Ground Blvd., Newport News, 23606.

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Published by Daily Press from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries

Leslie McWithey

June 8, 2004

Woody and Sue,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that I am thinking of you and your family and that you are in my prayers.

Peace and Grace be with you always.

Nikki Cooper

June 7, 2004

Woody and Sue,

Please know you are in my thoughts

and prayers. I have such fond

memories of your Mom and Dad.

Virginia and Bob Wahab

June 7, 2004

Woody -

Sorry for the loss of your mother. May your memories of her and your father comfort you at this time.

Virginia and Bob

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