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Joan Nusbaum Obituary
Norfolk - Joan Leterman Nusbaum, 88, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Reba Leterman. Joan attended Maury High School and what is now Old Dominion University. She was happily married to E. Joseph Nusbaum, who predeceased her in 1994. She was an avid O.D.U. sports fan and supporter of the arts, interested in reading, music and volunteerism. She was known for her friendly disposition and for her many charitable gifts.
She is survived by three daughters, Carol Jo Bays (Gary), Nancy Albinder (Ken), and Janis Hollenback; grandchildren, Bran Spiegel (Chanatta), Joli Lyman (Phil), Andrew Kaplan (Rebecca), Steven Albinder, Kevin Albinder, Michael Hollenback (Youka), and Joseph Hollenback; and great-grandchildren, Macy Lyman, Evan Spiegel, and Yui Hollenback.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 in the Norfolk Chapel of H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., with Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg and Cantor Wally Schachet-Briskin officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to her family through www.hdoliver.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Selina Edwards
September 23, 2020
Joan had a tremendous impact on my life. She will always be loved and missed.
Tidewater Tennis Center Friends
October 1, 2013
We are lifting you and the family up in prayer. Please know you are being held close to our hearts.
Tidewater Tennis Center
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Renee Duval Fairchild
October 1, 2013
I truly enjoyed the time you shared with me, listening to stories about your family, the community, all the great memories you shared and how much they all meant to you.
Thank you for the impact you made Joan.
Selina Edwards
September 28, 2013
Thank you for believing in me, and for sharing your life with me. You will be greatly missed. Love you.
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