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Laura Anderson Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Laura "Juanita" Anderson, 83, widow of Tommie Anderson, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in Sentara Hampton General Hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born in Ahoskie, N.C., and was a resident of Newport News for 62 years. Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie G. Anderson of Hampton; one granddaughter, Tamara A. Sellers of Newport News; two sisters, Ardelle J. Reynolds of Winton, N.C., Corrine Brummell of Ahoskie, N.C.; one brother, Robert H. Lawrence (Evelyn) of Toledo, Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral will be held Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 2900 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News. Burial will be in Pleasant Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Ahoskie, N.C. Viewing will be Friday (today) from 1 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday. Arrangements are by O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home.

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Published by Daily Press on May 17, 2002.

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Rev. Samuel And Rose Thompson

May 19, 2002

To The Anderson Family

To let you know we are thinking of you and to express our sincere sympathy.The Lord will give strength unto his people.

Rev. & Mrs. Preston Jordan

May 18, 2002

We want to express our deepest sympathy to the family at this time.

Ruth V P Thorne

May 17, 2002

To: The Anderson Family

May it help you to know that thoughts are with you at this time. Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow of your loss, please know that you are in the prayers of so many who care. With Sympathy, Ruth V P Thorne

Robert and Evelyn Lawrence

May 17, 2002

We send all of our love and support at this time of need. We wish that we could be with you and we need you to know that all of our love is there with you

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

May 17, 2002

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