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Amanda Ferdinand Obituary

Amanda Ferdinand VIRGINIA BEACH - Amanda B. Ferdinand, 42, entered into eternal peace on Nov. 11, 2009. A native New Yorker, she was the daughter of the late Richard Ferdinand and Jose Moore. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Maurice Ferdinand; two brothers, four sisters, five nephews, five nieces, one grandnephew, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at Riddick Funeral Service Monday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon with a memorial service to be held at noon. Memorial contributions may be made to Sheron Weeks Wiggins, 1013 Honeycutt Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 14, 2009.

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Celeste Crockett

September 24, 2020

Loved my Sister, one of a kind Amanda Betsy Ferdinand Always have our memories and you’ll never be forgotten,Always keeping Maurice Ferdinand Close..Love you,SIP..Your Sister Celeste Crockett..

Celeste Crockett

September 24, 2020

Loved my Sister, one of a kind Amanda Betsy Ferdinand Always have our memories and you’ll never be forgotten,Always keeping Maurice Ferdinand Close..Love you,SIP..Your Sister Celeste Crockett..

Celeste Crockett

September 24, 2020

Loved my Sister, one of a kind Amanda Betsy Ferdinand Always have our memories and you’ll never be forgotten,Always keeping Maurice Ferdinand Close..Love you,Your Sister Celeste Crockett..

Cassandra K

November 17, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I had been trying to find this old friend (Amanda) of mine. I didn't expect to find her here. My prayers our with the family.

Joan S.

November 16, 2009

Maurice,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I only knew you and your mom a short time while working at Food Lion, but know that she loved you dearly and she fought a couragious battle. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Angela D

November 16, 2009

Amanda, you will be so missed! It's your time to rest in peace.

November 15, 2009

Sister,
We will miss you dearly. We thank God for having you in our lives. We love you and may you rest in peace knowing Maurice is going to be okay.

Love always the Cates family

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