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Cora Carlsen Obituary

Cora B. Carlsen PORTSMOUTH - Cora Bomboy Carlsen, 81, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. She was a member of Chesapeake First Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Carlsen is survived by her loving husband, Ferdinand H. Carlsen; two sons, David Carlsen and his wife Pamela of Chesapeake and Charles Carlsen Sr. of Portsmouth; daughter, Joyce Ives and husband William of Chesapeake; six grandchildren, Brian Carlsen and wife Griselda of Williamsburg, Keri Pasiliao and husband Jonathan of Chesapeake, Charles Carlsen Jr., Ashley Carlsen, and Anthony Carlsen, all of Portsmouth, and Joshua Ives of Chesapeake; three great-grandchildren, Briana Carlsen and Erin Carlsen, both of Williamsburg and Cory Pasiliao, due in July. She was predeceased by a daughter, Esther Tatem. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Chesapeake First Church of the Nazarene, 1134 Cedar Road. A funeral will be conducted at the church by the Rev. James Heckathorn on Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 28, 2010.

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ashley carlsen

June 6, 2011

i miss u grammy..its been almost a year but i still feel as it was jus yesterday.. i love u so much and cant wait to see u again....

love you
ashley

August 4, 2010

Hi Joyce, Bill and Josh, We are so sorry. We pray that God will comfort you and give you peace. Cora was a beautiful person. We love you.

Kelly Fisher

July 4, 2010

I will never forget her complete and unconditional love for me as I came to know Christ, and how she exemplified what it meant to live daily for him, even in the most mundane aspects of life. I am truly saddened by this news, but joyful that she is dancing on streets of gold.

July 1, 2010

Joyce and family,
I have had you in my prayers for months now and am sorry for the passing of your mother. I know she was enveloped with love and compassion. May your memories comfort you...
Much respect, Catherine "Ren" Callahan, CRMC

Dana Metcalf

June 30, 2010

Hi Carlsens..I feel honored to have been able to help Cora for the past few weeks. She and all of you were a joy to be with. I wish I could do more for you all in your healing process, but I know you will be there for each other. Thank you so very much for 'adopting' me. I'm proud to be a Carlsen! I'll see you. Stay Strong.

Carol Wolstenholm

June 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family. I loved Cora so very much. I am saddened by here passing but rejoice with heaven at her homecoming! God bless you all and my love to all of you, Ferdy, Joice, Bill, Josh and all the rest. I am so sorry that I can't be there with you. May God bless you and give you peace.

Ann King

June 29, 2010

I will always remember Cora and all of her help while we were organizing Suffolk Nazarene Church in the late '90s. She was tireless in her efforts, playing the keyboard for services, counting the money, providing food for picnics and get-togethers, hosting a church Christmas party, and being there with a listening ear and loving heart. We will see you in heaven, dear Cora! May God comfort your family.

Jim Wolstenholm

June 29, 2010

Ferdi -
Carol and I are so sad with this news. We love you and Cora so much. We are praying for you and your family. God will give you comfort.

Gwen DaSilva

June 29, 2010

Dear Carlson Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... i met Ms. Cora years ago at the Suffolk Church of the Nazarene.. i am so thankful the Lord let our paths cross, she will always have a special place in our hearts. Lord Bless you. Dean, Gwen, Mike and Alyssa

June 28, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we know Cora is finally at peace and her suffering is over. She was a special lady and will always be remembered for her gentle and kind nature to other people.
She always had time for young and old alike and our kids loved her dearly as they grew up in the church and got to know her family. May God be with each of you during this time giving you comfort and strength. Dave and Arlene Brown Selma, North Carolina

June 28, 2010

Ferdinand,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Cora was a very special lady and we loved her very much.

Cookie, Lynn, Carter , Rebecca Josh and Katelyn ( Martin Ave)

George Preedy

June 28, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Carlsen. I am confident that she is now resting peacefully with the Lord.

God Bless,
George Preedy

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