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for Loretta Ellis
Rev. Dr. Barbara Conyers
July 3, 2007
Brenda, Paulette & Sonya I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I had just inquired about her the week before, when I was home visiting 31st St. I did not know that she was ill until then, and even then, I did not know how seriously ill she was. I was out of the country when I received the news of her death and I am just returning home. Please know that my thoughts and my prays are with you. I know that each of you is strong in your own way, because that it how she raised you to be. Trust in God and time will dry your tears and leave you with beautiful memories.
July 1, 2007
To the Bowman and Ellis Family, you have our deepest sympathy. We had no idea that Mrs. Ellis was ill. We had been out of town and I was catching up on reading and happened to be reading the "Free Press", this morning and that's how we found out. What a lady Mrs. Ellis was. Only trusting in the Lord and time will help your healing. My family will continue to pray for your family. Your former Chesterfield neighbors.
The West Family and "Lucky"
Treva Phillips
June 26, 2007
Words cannot describe how sad I am at the passing of Miss Loretta but I know you have many beautiful memories to bring you comfort. May God's grace and peace be with you all.
With much love, Treva and family
Marianne Lawrence
June 26, 2007
It was with great sadness that I learned of Loretta's passing. I worked with her in ABWA over the years and came to know and enjoy her always positive personality. She was always happy to see you - whether you'd seen her yesterday or last year. Please know that the many of us who were touched by her are keeping you all close in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Marie Crump
June 23, 2007
Paulette:
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. I know that she was so special to all of you. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Linda Farmer
June 23, 2007
To Paulette and Family:
Your mother was such a dear and pleasant lady. I know that you will miss her presence in your lives. I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Donna Knight
June 22, 2007
Dear Brenda,
I was most saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. May the Lord give you His peace that transcends human understanding. My prayers will continue to be with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Most sincere,
Donna Knight
Kevin Hall
June 22, 2007
To Mrs. Brenda Walton - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult moment. May the Lord sustain you with His everlasting comfort and peace.
Betty Stephens
June 22, 2007
To First Lady Brenda, My prayers are with you at this time. May God continue to Bless and heal you and your family. I express my deepest condolences
Etta Virginia Butler
June 22, 2007
To the Ellis family -- my prayers are with you during the passing of Loretta. I am deeply saddended to learn of her departure from this world. Please know that in God's presence, she lives forever. Loretta and I served for many years as members/officers of the James River Chapter American Business Women's Association. She was an inspiration an a role model for me. I highly respected her and will always remember her smile and comforting manner. I pray that God will continue to bless, strengthen, and keep you. May Go's peace be forever yours.
With deepest sympathy.
jennifer & tony
June 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mattie Barnes
June 21, 2007
To the Ellis and Bowman family - May God keep and bless you in your time of sorrow.
Victor Harris
June 21, 2007
To our aunt, great aunt and great great aunt: Aunt Pokie, we will miss you dearly. Rest in peace. Victor Harris, Sr. and family.
Rhela Morris
June 21, 2007
To: Diane, Paulette
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can see your mother smiling at me when I would see her once a year at the Richmond Marriott, I also remember growing up on 31st. She will be missed. God Bless.
Margaret & Cecil Aldridge
June 21, 2007
To the family of Loretta Ellis, Our prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord continue to bless and keep each one of you.
Sharon K (Garnett) Allen
June 21, 2007
To My AKA Sister Brenda and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. You have my deepest symphathy and heartfelt prayers during this difficult time. Always keep your Mom at the forefront of your memories.
Brenda L Jones
June 21, 2007
To the Family
I pray that God will strengthen you and give you peace during this time of sorrow. Mrs. Ellis will surely be missed in church.
Vikki Mealy
June 21, 2007
To the family for Mrs Ellis,
My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. I met Mrs Ellis when I first came to 31st Street and she was a very sweet person. May God comfort you and keep you and bring you peace.
Peace & Blessing,
Terri St. John
June 21, 2007
To the family of Loretta Ellis;
I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Ellis' homegoing. May the soul of the faithfully departed, rest in eternal peace. Brenda, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rose Turner/Winston
June 21, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Suzanne Gwathmey
June 21, 2007
I Love You All and I will miss Mrs. Ellis (my Mom) tremendously!!!! My heart is heavy and sadden. I will ALWAYS be here for you all!
Louise H. Thomas and Jackie T. Snow
June 21, 2007
To The Bowman-Ellis Family
You have our deepest love and empathy. God knows all and will continue strengthening you for the days ahead. Remember the love shared and the legacy of your beloved daughter, wife and mother. Ms Loretta was a dearheart, having a lovely personality and always being friendly. We will miss her but are most grateful for the opportunity of knowing her. Ms. Tessie, Brenda, Paulette and Sonja, God Bless you!
Wanda Sanford Hill
June 21, 2007
To Brenda and family,
May God continue to give you strenght during this time of sorrow. God Bless you all.
VSU Classmate
Thelma Thompson
June 21, 2007
To the Family
I was deeply sorry to hear of your loss---I will miss seeing her at Church--I used to sit beside her and her Mom quite often.
You have my deepest sympathy
Marlene M Hall
June 21, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's homegoing.You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Allison Lawrence
June 21, 2007
Sonya
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories forever bring you comfort.
Fondly,
Allison
Shelia Crump
June 21, 2007
My prayers are with the family in your time of loss. May you find comfort in the Lord.
Co-worker from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Dorothy B. Bruce
June 21, 2007
To the Bowman-Ellis family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. I experienced a 48 year friendship with Loretta and found no person more humble nor more gracious. May God bless all of you.
Sylvia Buffington-Lester
June 21, 2007
Loretta was a wonderful person and she was a great example of unpretentiousness and humility. I hope that memories will help to fill the void and sadness of saying good-bye.
Janice Johnson
June 21, 2007
Paulette,
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I pray that you and your family will be comforted by God's love and compassion. I know that words are not adequate to define your loss. May God bless and keep you my friend.
Colonel Janice "J." Johnson
Karen Jordan
June 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family during this time. May God give you strength. I remember your family when you use to live in the Worthington Farms neighborhood.
Sharon Murphy Sims
June 21, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord keep you in his care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Mims
June 21, 2007
Loretta will be greatly missed by her ABWA sisters! Her smile was always so welcoming and gracious.
Vickie Shelton
June 21, 2007
To Mrs. Brenda Walton & Family:
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you always.
Gwen (and RJ) James
June 21, 2007
Brenda and Family, I can not begin to express my deepest sorrow in the lost of your mother. When we were children, the Churchill community was close-knit, so I have always known Mrs. Ellis. She had such a sweet and quiet spirit about her and she will be missed. All of you are in my prayers.
Paulette Clarke
June 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Loretta's beautiful smile and peaceful spirit will be greatly missed. God Bless.
Shirley L. Evans
June 21, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You and your family are in my prayers. May the Peace of the Lord Be Always With You.
Craig C. Turner
June 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. Keep those enjoyable memories of your mother and wife with you always.
Constance Galloway
June 21, 2007
Brenda, Paulette, and Sonya -
I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your mom. Just want you to know that I am carrying each of you in my heart as you go through this time. Bren - will call you back soon.
Love,
Connie Hill Galloway
LaTanya Hicks
June 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless each of you.
Consolidated Bank and Trust Company
From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home
June 21, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Hazel Murphy
June 20, 2007
My thougts and prayers are with you and your family.God will never put on us more than we can carry.If I can be of any service to you and your family,please let me know.
Carol Junius-Trent
June 20, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Earnestine Hockaday
June 20, 2007
To the family of my best friend from childhood, you have my deepest sympathy, do know she will be missed greatly and I will cherish our memories forever, sending my love and devotion.
Powhatan High School
June 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
E. Betty Ransom
June 20, 2007
To the Bowman and Ellis Family,
God is good, and will take care of you all. Your Mother and my friend, Mrs. Ellis was a beautiful and spiritual person. I loved her beautiful smile and great sense of humor. I know she had a special place in my heart when she always came to church with her Mother by her side. Oh, what a beautiful sight to behold. Know that I am here for you, and you will always be in my prayers. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
The Archer Family, St. Peter Baptist Church
June 20, 2007
To Mrs. Brenda Walton and Family:
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. There are no words that will ever adaquetely be able to express all that we want to say. Just know and believe that the God we serve is still great and has allowed peace and healing for your mother as only He can. Know that you and the entire family are in our prayers. We love you.
Malinda Ross
June 20, 2007
To the family of Loretta B. Ellis we want to extend our heartfelt sympathy and to let you know you will always be close to our hearts. Kiss granny for us and tell her she's blessed to have you all. Love Malinda and Mary Ross
Lala Williams
June 20, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
King and Sandra Johnson
June 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember, "Jesus Will" take care of you and give you strength to endure.
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