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Elsie Vance Obituary

Elsie M. Vance PORTSMOUTH - Elsie Mae Vance, 90, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Elbert and Margaret Hess. She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob C. Vance Sr. and son, Leslie G. Vance. She is survived by her three sons, Glenward P. Vance, Jacob C. Vance Jr., and C.W. Vance and wife Carol; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., today from 7 to 8 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2009.

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Bernie Kirsch

August 20, 2009

Junior,

I read with sorrrow about your mother's death. You are fortunate to have had her for so long as a part of your life. You have my deepest personal sympathy.

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