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Marion Roberts Obituary
Portsmouth - Marion Hughes Roberts went home to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born December 18, 1931, in Norfolk, VA. She was the daughter of James N. White and Sarah White Hoggard and had seven siblings: Pearl, James, Nelson, William, Ralph, Lorimer, and Margie all deceased.
She was a graduate of I.C. Norcom. She also graduated from Norfolk General Hospital Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) School. She retired from Norfolk General Hospital where she worked in the Emergency Department as a LPN. Marion was a long time member of New Bethel Baptist Church where she was a faithful worker until her health would not allow. During her lifetime she was a member of many clubs, organizations and she was an election poll worker in Cavalier Manor in Portsmouth, VA.
She is survived by two sons: Bernard J. Hughes, Jr. (LaTonya), Darrell W. Hughes, (Veronica); a daughter Yvette Hughes Liggins (Victor); and one predeceased son, Norman J. Hughes; grandchildren: Dionne Hughes, Korey Hughes, Cysha Hall, Ayesha Hughes, Rodney Beamon, Jada Jordan, Nara Hughes; and great-grandchildren Kiani and Michael. She was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces & nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Marion was always a giving person, decided many years ago to donate her body to the Virginia Anatomical Society. A memorial will be held to celebrate her life at New Bethel Baptist Church, 4212 Greenwood Dr., Portsmouth, VA 23701, on January 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
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Sandra Simmons
March 14, 2018
I first would like to say to the family how deeply deeply sorry for your lost. I convey my condolences, love and prayers to her family. Ms. Hughes always told me, Sandy you can always call me Ms Hughes. I would sometimes forget her name change and she would smile at me. Always gave me advise no matter how long time had past. Always asking how everyone was doing. She will be truely missed. I'm just sad. Most of all I'm just now hearing of her passing this evening. May the Lord continue to give you comfort and strength.
Ramona Mccluney
January 16, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
January 6, 2018
To the Family, sorry for your loss. May God give you all comfort and peace throughout this time of sadness.
Cheryl Combo-Freeman
January 6, 2018
I remember Yvette and her mother were so kind to me and my family with the passing of my sister Fern Combo. I am truly sorry for your loss and pray for your family during this time.
Cheryl Combo-Freeman
January 5, 2018
From Cheryl Combo-Freeman,I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My heartfelt sympathy goes to your family during this time. Deepest sympathy, Cheryl
Judy Lee
January 5, 2018
To the Hughes Family:
We remember Mrs. Hughes(Roberts) as our neighbor. We lived back of her or she lived back of us. We remember her as a kind neighbor. May the family find comfort,peace,and healing in knowing that others share in your loss. She now joins the other "Cavalier Manor Special Moms."
Judy, Bobby, & Curtis Lee
Tazewell Street
Belva Perry Smith
January 5, 2018
My condolences to Yvette and the family. Mrs. Roberts will be truly missed. She had a beautiful smile and was such a wonderful sweetheart. Please find peace in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God will take care of you all.
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