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Alberta Gordon Obituary

Alberta P. Gordon PORTSMOUTH - Alberta P. Gordon, 65, of the 2500 block of Chestnut St., died April 3, 2010 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was formerly employed with both Portsmouth Tent & Awning and C.W. Priddy Corp. She was a member of New Mount Olivet Baptist Church where she was involved in the Nuraes Ministry. She is survived by one daughter, Tiniza Savage (Gerald); one son, Paul Gordon; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in New Mount Olivet Baptist Church with the Rev. Milton Blount presiding. Burial will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Viewing will begin Thursday at noon. The family will be at 2512 Chestnut St. The body will be in the church Friday at 11 a.m. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., is in charge. www.fisherfuneral.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 7, 2010.

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April 15, 2010

Mom..you will truly be missed. I know you are in a better place. If anyone made it in I know you did without a shadow of a doubt! To God Be The Glory! I Love You!

Rhoda&Marvin Harris

April 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Veronica Savage

April 9, 2010

"To Tiniza & Gerald and Family" Sorry we couldn't be there but our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Just remember that your mother suffers no more and she is with our Father and is now smiling down upon you all. She's at peace and not to worry because she is okay. God will comfort you all. Love Fannie, Veronica and Family!

Linda M. Ballard

April 8, 2010

To Tiniza & Paul Gordon,

Your mom was truly a nice person and will be missed by many. It seem like it was just yesterday, when she use to come by Mrs. Ballard's house on County Street (Mary P) and pick up Paul (after school).

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Kesha Davis

April 7, 2010

Hello to the Gordon family Just want yall to know that Miss. Gordon wil truly be missed and we loved her dearly, We will miss her loving and smiling face at church. Please keep the faith and know that God is still in control. Kesha and DJ Davis

Cookie Thomas

April 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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