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Laverne Edmonds Obituary

A funeral service for Ms. Laverne Edmonds will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 2:30 p.m. at the church.

The family will assemble 2 p.m. at 1020 South Park Drive, Petersburg, the day of the service and the family may be contacted by calling (804) 605-6391.

The family requests that all cards and donations be sent to 845 Rome St., Petersburg, VA 23803.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Edmonds online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2011.

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April 11, 2011

To the Edmonds Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of great loss. May God be with you and give you strength during this time.

George Elder and Family, Petersburg,VA

Tricia Crawford-Bell and family

April 4, 2011

Dear Donald and Charniece,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Remember, that,"The Lord will Give you Strength." Now, in your Mother's physical absence, you have an Angel in charge of you to keep you in all of your ways. Be blessed!!

April 2, 2011

DONALD I AM SORRY I COULDN'T ATTEND THE HOMEGOING SERVICE FOR YOUR MOM BUT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR SISTER THAT THE LORD WILL HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR LOST. LEVERNE WAS FAMILY TO ME. YOUR AUNTIE NANETTE (HEATH )JACKSON. MORENO VALLEY CALIF.

Rick Jones

April 2, 2011

Larry sorry to hear about your recent loss.It is at this time i`d let to give my condolences to u and your family! if theirs anything u all need im here!!From the Jones family***

April 1, 2011

MAY THE MEMORIES OF YOUR MOTHER'S LOVE COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW AND MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU HIS PEACE. THE JACKSON FAMILY, MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORINA

April 1, 2011

Thinking of you in your time of sorry. May it confort you to know that our prayers are with you and God has his loving arms wrapped around you.

Elva Coleman, Rosalyn Harris and family

Delia Claiborne

April 1, 2011

May God be with your family in this time of sorrow. Laverne is in a better place now....no pain. God will take care of her. She will truly be missed. RIP Laverne.

Ruth Everson Baker

April 1, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of loss. My thoughts are with you and may you find comfort in the memories you have of your loved one (mother, sister, aunt, friend)

April 1, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I am so deeply sorry for the lost of Laverne. May Jehovah God keep all of you in his constant care. Much Love Avis

Sheimkea Davis

March 31, 2011

Charniece I am so sorry for your lost just know that your mom will be truly missed...Just know she is in a better place now looking down on you and your family.....Remember she is your guardian angel

Lydia Ballard Williams

March 31, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Veronica Edmonds

March 31, 2011

Larry and The Edmonds Family. My heart felt sympathy are with you at this time. And may you always cherish the memories that you shared with Laverne. May God continue to bless and keep each one of you.

March 31, 2011

laverne i regret i didnt see you in october when you stopped by my sister (barbara)to see me -rest in peace and with JEHOVAH LOVE -we will meet again (Shelia Crocker

Rev. Floyd & Rev Patricia Brown

March 31, 2011

To the Edmonds Family,
Our hearts were saddened to hear about the passing of your loved one. Yet we are thankful to God that she is in His presence free from all pain and suffering. Although we cannot physically be there to support you, our prayers of comfort for each of you are being sent up to the Throne of God. May God's peace keep your hearts and minds. May her memories ever bring you joy.

Scarlette Hunley

March 31, 2011

Diane and family of Laverne Edmonds. Our deepest sympathy is felt and our arms of love are wrapped around you at this time. Please know that we have much love and sweet memories of times while living as one Big Happy Family in our little community.
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
We Love ya
The Hunley's, Rose & Ricardo Dabney

PATRICIA DENNIS TAYLOR

March 31, 2011

TO THE EDMONDS FAMILY MY HEART IS REACHING OUT TO YOU FOR WHAT YOURE GOING THROUGH IM THINKING OF YOU FREQUENTLY AND PRAYING FOR YOU TOO. IF THERES SOMETHING I CAN DO [ANYTHING AT ALL] THINK OF ME THINKING OF YOU AND DONT HESITATE TO CALL. PAT

Tanisha Browne

March 31, 2011

My heart goes to the family. May God be with you in time of mourning. God Bless!

Gail Anderson

March 31, 2011

God bless and keep all of you from Gail G. Anderson

Bonnie ,Andra Shaw

March 30, 2011

Larry,our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God give you and your family the strength that you need. May God Bless you and your family.

Darlita "Boo" Jones

March 30, 2011

Donald, our prayers and heartfelt condolence are with you and your family. Dont hesitate to call if there is anything we can do.

patrice diamond holland

March 30, 2011

to the family. it was such an honor for me to have laverne for a true friend for over 40+yrs. we shared a lot of good and bad times. i am so glad she got to meet my husband. he fell in love with her also. she became his buddy. thank god for my friend

Daisy Chandler

March 30, 2011

Cassandra, Christine and family, may the comfort of God help you during this difficult time, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. May God Bless you.

Christine Heath Diggs

March 30, 2011

Cassandra and Sharon, my heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of your beloved sister. My prayer for you is that you hold on to God's unchanging Hand as He will embrace and comfort you through this time of sorrow and beyond. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Remember those precious times (especially the reunions and pictures) that your family enjoyed.

Alicia Turner

March 30, 2011

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

March 30, 2011

Donald,may god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Bobby & Linda Bates, Richmond, Va.

Me-Me

March 29, 2011

Duck, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. Know that your family are in my prayers.

Novia Scott-Jordan

March 29, 2011

Donald, my heart is with you at this time and always. If there is anything that I can do, I am just a phone call away. Be Blessed at all times. Friends Forever Novia

Reverend Ronzo Lee & Family

March 29, 2011

Dear Delores, Malcolm & Family,

I was saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one Laverne. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May the memories you carry dear in your hearts help sustain you through this difficult time. Please know that we are praying for you. Know that God has everything in control and that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May the peace and comfort of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ rest upon you.

The Lee Family

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