Name: Celebration of Life for Courtney Bullaboy
Start: 2025-07-25T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-07-25T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 19, 2025.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of E. Courtney Bullaboy (55), who went to be with the Lord on the morning of July 17, 2025.

Elizabeth Courtney Bullaboy was born on August 18th, 1969 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Anna Zimmerman Bullaboy and Charles Allen Bullaboy.

Courtney graduated from Norcom High School as class valedictorian in 1986. She went on to attend William & Mary University for a time (as a biology major) before getting married and becoming a mother to three sons. She had a special fondness for Miniature Pinschers; enjoyed gourmet cooking; attending teas; collecting fascinator hats and purses; and finding unique jewelry.

She was a very gifted piano player, often playing for Redeemer Lutheran Church in Portsmouth and multiple other public functions. She was an active member of the Virginia Tea Society and also volunteered at the Hunter House Museum in Norfolk, VA. Her true passion was history, particularly the Victorian Era.

She is predeceased by her mother, Anna Bullaboy. She is survived by her father (Charles Bullaboy) of Suffolk, brother (C. Allen Bullaboy) of Suffolk, sons: John Berlin of Suffolk, Aaron Berlin (Rebecca) of Lynchburg, David Berlin (Lizzie) of Surry, grandchild: Ezekiel ("Zeke"), and multiple "granddogs."

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Portsmouth https://redeemerportsmouth.com/index.html or The Hunter House Museum in Norfolk https://www.hunterhousemuseum.org/general-6

A brief memorial service and "Celebration of Life" for Courtney will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church (1901 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23701) on Friday, 07/25/2025 from 5:00-7:00pm. Friends and family are welcome to attend.

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Marilyn Bullaboy

Earlier today

My darling Courtney...

"My only regret is that if l had known the last time I saw you would be the last time, I would have hugged you a little tighter, told you l loved you a little louder, and stayed by your side a little longer.
My mind knows that you are gone, but my heart will never accept it.
1 miss you so much."

You are in my heart. I love you so much. Aunt Marilyn

jeannie Hunt

Yesterday

My dear friend Courtney. I will never forget you. Your friendship has ment the world to me over the last 25 years. I miss you my friend. We will meet again. Jeannie from Jeannie's Used Book

Medlin

Yesterday

THE SERVICE WILL START AT 6:OO PM JULY 25, 2025

Scotty Buchanan

July 22, 2025

Lovely Courtney,

I will cherish the many times that we shared stories and laughter over cups of darjeeling at the Virginia Tea Society teas.
Your deep love for our Lord is an inspiration for everyone.
You will be missed greatly .

Rest in eternal bliss,
Dr. Scotty Buchanan

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Pamela Knox

July 21, 2025

I know you are watching over us, but you will be missed so very much. My mailbox will be empty as is my heart.

Nancy Jones

July 21, 2025

Courtney,
You had the best vocabulary of anyone I have ever known. May you rest in eternal bliss and comfort with our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Yours forever,
Nancy Jones

Joe Lovera

July 21, 2025

Courtney is now with her Heavenly Father and mother at peace, bliss, and perpetual rest. She leaves 3 talented sons with us as they create their own legacies for all to cherish. I will miss our talks about life and the Lord, and most especially, your delicious flounder dinners. May God forever bless you and your family.
Your friend, Joe Lovera

Roger & Mary Ann Medlin

July 21, 2025

Courtney, you will be missed by all. Our memories are treasured, and your love of Jesus was such an inspiration to everyone. Love you forever!

Diane Warth

July 20, 2025

Courtney will be sorely missed by all the members of the Virginia Tea Society. She loved afternoon teas and all they encompass. She was a dignified and fashionable woman with a quick wit and smile for all she met. She also had a way with words in her notes and messages. Thank you, Courtney, for being a friend. You left us too soon.

Gloria Cargill

July 20, 2025

Courtney was a lady in every way, always courteous, always kind, always gracious she will be missed greatly. Gloria Cargill

Pat Voight

July 20, 2025

You can rest in peace and be with your Heavenly Father . Lifting the family up before the Lord Bud and Pat Voight

Anne Morgan House

July 20, 2025

Courtney was such a special person and a true light in the world! I loved being in the Virginia Tea Society with her, and her knack for dressing to the 9´s to coordinate with our themed teas was unmatched by anyone! She was so kind and such a woman of faith, as well as being so talented in her piano playing! She also never missed an opportunity to write a thoughtful, heartfelt letter or note when we she could, which I so appreciated. We suffer her loss here on Earth, but Heaven has truly gained an angel in calling Courtney Home!

Eva Dobak

July 20, 2025

Courtney, you were truly a beautiful person. I am absolutely devastated by your passing. The world needs more people like you and you are supremely missed by me and many others.