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Janet Atzert Obituary

Janet Ernestine Atzert, 95, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born in Victoria, VA to the late Ernest and Alta Harrison. She was a member of West Side Christian Church and is predeceased by her first husband, Earl S. Halstead; her second husband, Richard E. Atzert; and a sister, Elsie Capps. She is survived by her two daughters, Bonnie K. Bour and Janet Mae Halstead; and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 1 P.M. Thursday, April 25, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel by the Rev. Mark Poindexter. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 â€" 8 P.M. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 23, 2019.

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I worked with Janet at Smith and Welton and there was not anyone as sweet and nice as she. My sincere condolences to her girls.

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I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort sustain the Atzert family and friends during this time of deep sorrow. Psalms 145:18

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