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Kaitlin Clapsaddle Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Kaitlin L. Clapsaddle, 11, passed away Friday, April 28, 2006. Kaitlin was a native and lifelong resident of Newport News. She was a 5th grade student at Watkins Elementary School and attended Grafton Baptist Church. Kaitlin is survived by her father, Duane Clapsaddle of Virginia Beach; her mother, Stacy Cornelius and her husband, Dwayne, of Newport News; two sisters, Brittney and Madison Cornelius of Newport News; paternal grandparents, Robert Clapsaddle and Edwina Hudson of Michigan; maternal grandparents, Ferrell and Loretta Cordle of Florida and Judy and Thomas Mullins of Smithfield, Va.; great-grandmother, Nora David of Michigan; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday, May 2, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Moynihan officiating. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Association, S.E. VA, 5825 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. (757-497-7474)

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2006.

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Shelly Tolbert

May 3, 2006

I am so very sorry for the loss of Kaitlin. My son, Connor, was a special little angel like Kaitlin and I truly believe that they were on loan to us from God. I find peace in knowing that Connor, as well as Kaitlin, are running around laughing and having a blast in heaven and are no longer confined to their wheelchairs. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sandra Ray

May 2, 2006

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family in the loss of such a special angel! Katitlin knows how well she was loved and cared for by so many members of her family.

Being a grandmother that lost to teenage grandsons, I know how the grandmothers feel. Your hearts are broken and you know your special angel is in a better place.

Please accept our condolences.

Sandra Ray & Michele Bannon

David Clemons

May 2, 2006

Dearest Duane and Stacy,

May god bless your loving and beautiful daughter,Kaitlin. I have known you both for many years,and Kaitln , as well, and though words could never ease the pain of losing your child, may you find comfort in knowing that she is now in heaven looking down on both of you with those beautiful eyes and precious smile! A friend always . David and Saroeut Clemons

The Smith Family

May 1, 2006

We are your neighbors and we are extremely sorrowed by your loss. We just want you to know that our prayers are with you always and we are here for you as a community and as shoulder to lean on. In times like these God will never leave you nor forsake you. God bless.

Joe, Carla , & Chauntel Randolph

May 1, 2006

The Randolph Family would like to express our condolences in this time of grief. Continue to trust and put your faith in God as he will see you through this misforture. We know that Kaitlin will have a everlasting smile upon you. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.

Sarah Hamant

May 1, 2006

I work at Newport News Paks & rec therapeutics and have known Kaitlin for two years. She was a joy to work with and always brought a smile to my face. She will be missed by everyone in the Therapeutic program.

Chenelle Harris

May 1, 2006

My son Miles attends Therapeutic Rec. My family and I just want you to know that our prayer is that you will tap into God's peace. We can't always answer "why", but if you know and believe that God has you and loves you and will never leave or forsake you, just draw near to him. He is waiting to comfort you.



Chenelle Harris

Reba Deloatch

May 1, 2006

I am one of Kaitlin's bus assistants on bus #381. Kaitlin could always put a smile on your face. She will be sorely missed my us on bus 381. My prayers go out to you and yours.

Ms Reba

Debbie Marfa

May 1, 2006

I have know Kaitlin and her family for about 3years. I work for Park and Rec in the theraputic program.

She was a wonderful little girl and she had a supportive and involved loving family. We will miss her smiling face.

I can't even begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. God bless

Leslie McKenzie

May 1, 2006

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time.

Tricia Bowie

April 30, 2006

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Kaitlin was such a joy to know, and she will always be remembered.

April Thomas

April 30, 2006

I was one of Kaitlin's teachers at Children's World Learning Center. The bond between a mother and child is an everlasting one,my deepest condolences are with you and your family in your time of grief.

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