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Hope Kemp-Roberts Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Hope Ella Evangeline Kemp-Roberts was called home to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. She was born July 9, 1949, in Newport News, Va., to the late Magdelene G. and Richmon P. Kemp. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ebonee, one sister, Virginia P. McMillan, and two brothers, Pearson and Lawrence Kemp. Hope's precious memories are left cherished by her two children, daughter, Evetta L. Kemp, and son, Lawrence M Roberts (Angelia). She leaves behind six grandchildren, Shania, Abram, Deja, Ziohnie, Zaire, and Mario Jr.; three sisters, Lelia K. Hunter (Robert), Annette M. Carter, and Adene T. Cross (Robert); three brothers, Larry M. Kemp, Robert S. Kemp (Michelle) and Richmon A. Kemp (Miriam); a brother in-law, Rev. Ira K. McMillan Jr., an aunt, Ella Bampfield, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces great nephews, and many many loving friends. Viewing will be today from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Nicholson Cummings Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan 11, 2007, at First Baptist Church East End, 649 30th Street, Newport News, Va., with Pastor William J. Marshall, officiating. The body will be placed in church by 10 a.m. on Thursday for viewing. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to a local charity of your choice. The Roberts family is receiving services of comfort at Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home 4304 Victoria Blvd. Hampton (757) 728-0122

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Published by Daily Press on Jan. 10, 2007.

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Dorothy Benthall

January 23, 2007

Dear Angelia and Lawrence,
Wish I could have comforted you more the day that your Mom passed.
Angelia, I was the person that talked to you in the Hospital Parking Lot and in the Emergency Room, that day.

You have my Sincere Sympathy.

L. M. Mayes

January 20, 2007

Mama Hope you will be deeply missed, I know God knows all and knows best. For his love out weighs ours. I will miss your smile and the way you would fall to your side laughing when something cracked you up. Your smile was like a breathe of fresh air and lit the room. My stomach and tastebuds say that they will miss your CORNBEEF and CABBAGE!!! No one will ever be able to master the way you cooked that dish. (You put your foot in it) I want to thank you for showing me the same love that you showed your children over the years. Trice(kids) and Lawerence I LOVE you guys forever and know that you have my deepest sympathy and know that in my heart Mama Hope will always be number one!!!! To the rest of the family keep your faith and let WISDOM guide your thoughts for time waits for no one and God is forever.
Be Blessed!!! Deaconess Mayes

January 10, 2007

To the Kemp Family with deepest sympathy. Hope was a classmate of mine, Huntington High School Class of 67.
Laura Jones

Beulah M Davis

January 10, 2007

Hope's Family,
I remember Hope from high school,the neighborhood and as a friend of the family. I was closer to Adene and Robert in school.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you cope with the loss of Hope. In time, may you find peace and contentment in the fond memories of Hope. She could be a character and was a fun loving lady.
Be encouraged and blessed.

New Birth Praise Dancers First Baptist Church East End

January 10, 2007

To the Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lawerence keep the faith.

Necie Hunter

January 10, 2007

Aunt Lelia, You know that you in our prayers. Love, Necie

Drama Ministry First Baptist Church East End

January 10, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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