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Betty Brake Obituary

BRAKE, Betty R., departed this life July 27, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Chester L. Brake; four children, Izella Greene (Timothy), Sarah Chappelle (Darrell), and Tommy and Charles Clark; nine grandchildren, among them two devoted, Darrell and Gwen; two great-grandchildren, one sister, Marsha Jenning (Robert); one brother, Edward Ingram (Ida); nieces and nephews. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. with Bishop Leon Benjamin officiating. Interment Oakwood.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 1, 2007.

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Tish, Whitney & Charles

August 2, 2007

To: Zett, Gwen & Carolyn:

We pray that the light of God’s love warms you and brings you peace.
May God’s strength be with you & your family in this time of sorrow.

Psalms 121.
I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.

God Bless,
Your Neighbors:

Cassandra Bervine

August 2, 2007

CHARLES & FAMILY
SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.
AND ARE OFFERING OUR CONDOLENCES,YOU ARE IN OUR DEEPEST PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS & STRENGTHEN YOU ALL THROUGH THIS PAINFUL AND DIFFICULT TIME.WE LOVE YOU!
THE BERVINE & COWLES FAMILY

Sharon & Stephanie Taylor & Family

August 2, 2007

I am sorry to hear about your mother. Our prayers are with you.

Brenda Jones and Family

August 2, 2007

The family have our deepest sympathy.

Lawrence & Taylor Family

August 2, 2007

To Betty's family: We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences and prayers are with all of you.

MS. JACKIE MITCHELL

August 1, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF BETTY BRAKE ,WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE FEELINGS THAT I HAVE FOR YOUR MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER AB=ND BROTHER. I MET YOUR MOTHER 4YRS AGO. WE WERE BOTH ON DIAYLSIS TOGETHER. I WILL MISS HER DEARLY. SHE WAS MY SISTER,MOTHER AND DEAR FRIEND. TO THE CHILDREN SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. WE SHALL MEET HER AGAIN SOMEDAY.

BE BLESS.

Shell & Tracy

August 1, 2007

Words can not express how we feel about the lost of your mother. Remember God knows what's best. Just remember in your difficult moments seek God and in painful moments trust God.

Regina Morris

August 1, 2007

To my brother Charles nothing can take the place of a mother I'm here when ever you need me to know your loved and blessed with lord.I'm so deeply sorry for your lose. Angeie, Zet & Brim my heart with you all Love you,

Vanessa Cobb

August 1, 2007

Zett and Angie you and your family are in my prayers. May God give you strength,and may the love of friends and family carry you through your difficult time.

Toni (Marable) Chambliss

August 1, 2007

Charles, Zet, Angie and "Brim", I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Your mom was "Momma Betty" to a lot of us for years and she will be truly missed. May God's love bring you comfort during this difficult time and keep you all strong.

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

August 1, 2007

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