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Edith Reason Obituary
Chesapeake - Edith H. Reason, passed away peacefully at Autumn care, Chesapeake on April 19, 2014.
She was born on December 2, 1924 in Greensboro North Carolina. The oldest daughter of Damie Rexford Hunter and Mary Sullivan Hunter. Along with her parents Mrs. Reason was predeceased by her husband Benjamin Franklin Reason, a brother Phillip (Buck) Swinson, a sister Peggy Feldt, and her grandson James Benjamin Gilbert.
Mrs. Reason is survived by her sisters Dolly Louise Mott and Shirley Jean Barber, three daughters Mary Anne Reason Ange, Amy Jo Reason Hess, Donna Gene Reason Barnes. She was a Grandmother to eleven, Great Grandmother to twenty-one, and Great Great Grandmother to two. Mrs. Reason served in the US Army/Air force and received an Honorable discharge. She was a worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Great Bridge. Graduated from DePaul School of Radiology, and Norfolk General Hospital School of nursing. Mrs. Reason worked at Norfolk General Hospital on the cardiac unit, then retired from Chesapeake General Hospital emergency room. Mrs. Reason was a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church where she also taught Sunday school.
The family invites you to join them for a Memorial service on Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown funeral home 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
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Eddie Gosman
April 23, 2014
Mrs. Reason was a great friend to our family. I remember all the things our families did together while growing up. She was one of Mom's oldest friends and will be greatly missed. God bless you all.
David Gilbert
April 22, 2014
I love you Nanny and I know you are in great hands now! May you rest as your new eternal life begins! The body may pass but our spirit goes on forever. Now that you have crossed over to Glory we rejoice in your home coming! Praise The Lord our God for we know you will be forever taken care of! ??
Lonie Rorabaugh
April 22, 2014
Although I didn't know Mrs reason personally I know her daughter Mary Ann. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to the family. It is hard to lose a loved one specially your mother(or father). You will have your memories of her and I know she had to have been a wonderful person to have had wonderful children. Please know she is in Heaven and is well and happy now. May God bless each of her family members. My prayers are with you.
Kitty Felton
April 22, 2014
Worked with Edith and Amy at CGH when it first opened. What a great nurse with a wonderful sense of humor! I know she is missed.
Michelle Gilbert (granddaughter)
April 22, 2014
Love you Nanny and miss you so much already. Your beautiful smile would light up an entire room! You will forever be in our hearts and your memory will live on forever. Until we meet again watch over us all<3
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Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home - Great Bridge Chapel524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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