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Claire Askew Obituary

Chesapeake, VA -- Claire Robinson Askew was called home by her LORD and Savior JESUS CHRIST Friday, September 10, 2021. To accommodate the anticipated number of visitors and guests and remain compliant with the Commonwealth of Virginia's COVID-19 assembly restrictions, a public viewing is set for 2- 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Portsmouth Chapel of the Metropolitan Funeral Service located at 5605 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701. An additional public viewing will be held 10-11:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at The Signet Center located at 884 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The homegoing celebration will immediately follow at noon at the Signet Center. Bishop K.W. Brown will officiate the service which has a 200-seat limitation but will be live streamed online from www.themountleads.org. A final graveside service followed by interment will be held in Claire's hometown at noon Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Greenlawn Memorial Park located at 595 Old Liberty Road--A, Easley, SC 29640. Full obituary and condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 21, 2021.

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Ronnie Chisholm

September 23, 2021

My sincere condolences to Family, Friends and God's blessings to all.

Lamont Simmons

September 22, 2021

"My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Claire. She was a fine lady and is sorely missed."

Bryan Collins

September 21, 2021

Claire's dedication to improving the quality of life for all people will always be remembered.

Brenda Cox

September 21, 2021

You are a beautiful lady and I will miss you so much.

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21

Viewing

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Metropolitan Funeral Service - Portsmouth Chapel

5605 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701

Sep

22

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

The Signet Center

884 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA

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22

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

The Signet Center

884 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA

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