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Michelle Lima Obituary

Michelle Renee Lima of 2034 Van Dorn St., Petersburg, daughter of the late Louis Lima and Mary T. Dillard, died June 1, 2007, at the age of 49.

Michelle was preceded in death by her brother, Louis T. Lima, and is survived by her son, Major Preston (Kameko). She also leaves to cherish her memory two grandchildren, Brikael Preston, Major Preston Jr.; a sister, Debbie Pearson (Chuck); two nephews, Tren and Rennie Pearson; a devoted cousin, Michael Turner; and other host of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. June 7, 2007, at St. Stephen's Espiscopal Church, Petersburg. The interment will be a Dinwiddie Memorial park. The body will lie in state from 11 a.m. until closing on Wednesday at J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, 102 South Ave., Petersburg.

Arrangements by K.L. Jordan Funeral Services and K.L. Jordan and Aubrey Harley.

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

Published by The Progress-Index from Jun. 3 to Jun. 6, 2007.

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Cindi

June 11, 2007

My heart and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.Michelle was a beautiful person and may her soul find peace.I did not know that she had lost her brother, Cracker Jack.
God Bless you!!!

Linda Redwine-Bell

June 8, 2007

Dear Family of Michelle Lima,
May you find peace during this difficult time. Michelle was a beautiful soul. I pray her soul is at peace with the Lord.

India Dodson-Rives

June 8, 2007

I am sorry to hear about Michelle, She was a classmate of mine. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning.

Belinda Brooks

June 7, 2007

Major, I knew your mom years before she had you and she was always an angle to all you knew her, her beauty was from within as well as outer. God will take her in his hand because of her true heart. Take the armor of God with you through these times of sadness. I am going to look for you now that I have returned to Petersburg annd know you are here also.
Your mothers friend for over thirty years.

ARNITA,ARCHIE&ANGIE JONES,REDWINE

June 6, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Roger Williams

June 6, 2007

Michelle was a light not often seen in this world. She had her way of doing things and now she is at rest. May God guide her spirit home and take it unto him.
Major, know that your mom was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her!

Marcia Graves-James

June 6, 2007

My condolences go out to Major, Debbie and Michael. I know that you miss her deeply, but remember that she is in a beautiful place that God has prepared for her and she has no more worries or suffering.

Terrie Walker

June 6, 2007

I am a classmate of Michelle Lima from elementary school thru high school. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May God grant peace to each and every one of you.

Keon Langford

June 6, 2007

Major my prayers are with u and your family as you all go through this bereavement stage.

Wayne Price

June 6, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andrenette Robinson

June 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nia Russell

June 6, 2007

Major,
My heart goes out to you and your family during the loss of your mother. May the peace and love of God be your strength and joy. Remember Hebrew 13:5, He will never leave or forsake you.

Charlene Crump (Burton)

June 6, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Darnell Lassiter

June 6, 2007

To Major and family,

I am truly sorry to hear about the lost of you mother. My prayers are with you and your family.

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him"
(Jeremiah 17)

Georgia Hall

June 6, 2007

Major,
My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God be with you and your family.

Teresa Smith

June 6, 2007

May the God of all peace manifest his love and strength to your family. May you find much comfort as you trust in Him. We bless you with our prayers.

Cassandra Coleman

June 6, 2007

My prayers and deepest sympathy to Michelles' family that you willl be able to heal from your loss. God be with you.

Christina Holmes

June 5, 2007

Major, you have my deepest sympathy. Im sorry that I have not been by to share my condolences with you. My prayers are with you and your family.

Cathy Fobbs

June 4, 2007

Major,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. God will give you what you need to get thru this time. As always, seek Him first.
Cathy Fobbs

BERDENIA MASON-CHILLIOUS

June 4, 2007

MY CONDOLENCES ARE WITH THE LIMA FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU, ALWAYS SEEK HIM FOR HELP. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, BERDENIA MASON-CHILLIOUS

jewel munford

June 3, 2007

The Munford Family sends their deepest condolences to the Michelle Lima family.

Deandra Young

June 3, 2007

I would like to give my deepest condolence to the family of Michelle she is going to be missed. May god bless you all.

Paige Neverson Brown- Snoddy

June 3, 2007

Although Michelle is away, she will never be forgotten. I love her as one of my own as she and my children grew up together as more than just friends but as relatives. I hope she is with her Mother and Brother and happy and at peace...at last. Love you. Michelle.

Carolyn Hayes

June 3, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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