Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC

Obituary For Kimberly Tyson

Kimberly Latrice Tyson, 55 passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Private funeral service Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with the Reverend Oliver T. Jenkins, officiating. Burial will follow at Northeastern Cemetery.

Service will be LiveStream via our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/hunterodomfuneralservice

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So sad to hear that my Classmate had passed. To the Family, "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal" Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Kim was my friend. I treasured the experience of knowing her. RMSH- Class of "83". Cynthia L. Hill

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Soror Bessie, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying that the Lord keep you and your lifted in prayer. Just remember God is your Comfort and he will never For sake you. Soror Clara Knight and family.

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Mrs. Tyson, my heart goes out to you. What fun we all had back in the day in Mayview at Baskerville and Parker Junior High. I miss Rocky Mount and so many fond memories. Kim and I were friends throughout our young days. May God bless you. Rest in peace, my friend, Kim. With condolences, Sandra Gray Bartlett

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Powell, Lancaster, Cherry We're holding the Tyson Family in Our Heart , Our sincere Condolences! Deacon Juanita Powell Lancaster

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My most sincere condolences to The Family, I wish I could be There to Comfort you as you Grieve, I'm holding you in my Heart, I Love the Family.

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To the Family of sweet Kim. My heart is broken to get the news of kim passing. I know your hearts are heavy with grief, but there's a lot of out pouring of love for her in this forum. To this very day she brings a warm smile to my heart and a peacefulness in my soul....just like she did waaaay back then (met her when we were in elementary school) when I was the new kid just moving to town. She was a friend that first day and all the years thru high school. Kim made an impact on this world and I'm the better for having known her. Rest well, Kim. You did good! Jeannette Everette, RMSH '83.

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Kim was one of the sweetest ladies I had ever met! She was my bestie at Baskerville Elementary. Her beautiful smile, and soft spoken words helped get me through some rough times. I remember inviting her to go to Church On The Rise with me one time. She sat beside me and we worshipped together, shared laughs together, and she could not resist playing with my grandson's feet, as she thought they were the sweetest feet (he was 16 months old at the time). Some of the words to one of Kim's all-time favorite songs: "My chains are gone I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains Unending love, Amazing grace" Even years after working with Kim, every time I would hear this song on the radio, I said a prayer for her. Rest in the arms of the Lord, my sweet, sweet friend. I will see you again one day, and it will be a joyous reunion!!

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condolences and prayers....fond memories of working with Kim at Braswell Elementary-Year Round School ...Gatsy O Eason

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Kim, As everyone has already stated you were such a special loving person. I have so many fun memories of you!! Thank you for saving me from falling when you and my mom were in class together and you guys were on a trip. My mom ( Joyce Flemings) was going up some steps with me on her hip. She fell but YOU caught me! I Love You. Rest In Peace Charmas Baskerville

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Condolences to the family... Lola Leonard & family

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So sorry for you loss. Praying for strength and peace for the entire. God will take care of you. Love Soror Carrie Umstead Davis

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Kim, I am so sorry to see you leave us. Your smile will always be remembered, your gentle voice will never be forgotten. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Family remember this, Kim is not gone, She is just away... Keep Kim in your hearts, She is there to Stay. R.I.P. Kim Love Your Cousin, Ronnie Dortch & Family

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Sister Kim poured her heart into her children, and now God will continue her legacy in her children and grandchildren...Kim's light continues to shine in my memory of her as we strived to serve the Rocky Mount Community together~Nathlyn Ohree

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Sincere condolences. David Jones

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The loss of someone you were close to is never easy. ... "Kim will be in our hearts and memories forever." "Wishing you strength and peace during this hard time." "Words, no matter how kind, can't mend your heartache. Kimberly Barnes (#Class of 83)

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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Kimberly. May you find the peace and strength you need as our Heavenly Father covers you and your family. Prayerfully submitted: Carnell and Lois Cobb Hinton

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My cousin my friend I will miss you but you are forever in my thoughts. I am sorry I can't be there to support my family but you know how much we depend on each other. That's that family love and devotion. Lilbit and I send our prayers out to all.

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Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God grant you comfort, peace, and strength in the days to come. Denise Umstead Brunson

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Loosing a Loved One is the hardest thing anyone will experience in this life. When loss comes all we can say is "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." We send to You and the Family our sincerest condolences at this time of bereavement. Allow the love of God and Family to be your source of comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. Connie and Naeem

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I am deeply saddened by he news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences. Willa Jean Smith, James Alfred Smith and Ronald Earl Smith

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My Family is so sorry and sadden to hear of the passing Kim. You and The Family are in our thoughts and prayers. Connie Ambush and Herbert Bynum

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Cousin Betsy and Family, Please accept our sympathy in the loss of your daughter. We pray for continuous strength, comfort and peace. Memories keep those we love close to us forever. Please hold onto the memories; they will always be in your heart forever. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time. With Sympathy and Love. Cousin Rachel from MD

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So many wonderful memories: her infectious smile and laughter; Omega, her dog; being her teacher mentor; shoveling snow at school; the many conversations,but most of all being sisters-in-Christ.May you rest in peace. May your love ones be comforted through Christ and friends. Rev. Dr. Mitchell

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WE were so sorry to hear of the loss of Kim. Our hearts and our prayers are with you and the Family during this time of bereavement. Loosing those you love is so hard but God is ever present, ever knowing, and the source of Peace at this time of sorrow.

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Mrs. Tyson, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I love you And continue to lift you and your family up in prayer as you go through these challenging times. Just know that God cares. Dr. Evelyn Johnson

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Ours Condolences to the Family,Juanita Powell Lancaster (GWCHS)class of 1969

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Ours Prayer are with the Family at this time of Bereavement,

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My prayers and condolences to the Tyson family!

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Mrs. Tyson know that I am Sending Prayers, Positive Energy and Light Your Way. . .pax et bonum (Reginna Z. Ford)

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Mrs.Bessie Tyson and Family, 1 Peter 5:10 states, "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. On behalf of my entire family, we extend our heartfelt condolences of the passing of my dear friend, Soror and joking buddy, Kimberly Tyson. I can see her now, smiling hard and laughing loud with some angel in the corner. To the family in your quiet moments and long nights, know that God is with you. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 Love you All! Mrs. Pacquin Mcclain Booth and Extended Family.

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To Ms Tyson and all her family my sympathy and prayers are with you all.Kim was a beautiful person sweet spirit so smart and loving and caring that's how how will remember her.Always Veronica Lee Richardson class of 83 Rocky Mount Senior High School

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An angel left this earth and went to have you are one of the sweetest people in the world. I have such good memories of you. Love Always, cousin Jackie Battle

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Kim was such a sweet person. I can see her smile and her positive outlook as I remember her. Connie Cowan

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My sincere condolences and prayers are with soror Bessie and family. Soror Helen F. Lyons

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Sincere prayers and thoughts for our family. Mattie Greene and family.

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To the Family of My Classmate Kim, May God give You Peace and Comfort in Your time of Need. To My Homegirl Kim...No more pain, No more suffering. So Go head on and Rest in Paradise Classmate!! You have Earned Your Crown for a Job well done!!! Greg Joyner RMSH83 FAMILY!!! Viola Joyner (Soror)

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Mrs. Tyson You know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Edgecombe County Caregiver Support Group

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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Deborah Pittman Coley

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Sincere condolences to the Tyson family. May our loving God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Betsy Vines Crews, GWC Class of 1965

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Cousin Bessie, Our Love and Prayers are with you and Family. From your late Cousin James (June) Davis, Jr. Family. Love, Joan

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My condolences to the family. Fond memories. A loving spirit and truly will be missed.

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To the family of Kim Tyson, our hearts are sadden to learn of the passing of one of our own. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Office of Advancement/Alumni Relations, North Carolina Wesleyan College

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Soror Kim was a sweet Soror, so warm and giving. She is now beyond the wall resting with the Savior. Janice Parker Haughton

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Kim was a sweet Soror, so warm and caring even in her sickness. The angels welcomed her home!

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Dear Mrs Tyson my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you as you grieve the loss of Kim. Keep your hands in God's hands and he will see you through. Artelia Turner

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Our Prayers go out to Mrs. Tyson & family during this difficult time. May God strengthen each and everyone of you. We know it will not be easy to endure this pain but please understand you are not alone. We Love You! May God continue to be with you! G.W. Carver HS, class of 1969.

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To the Tyson family you all are in my prayers. Kim was a wonderful Teacher and neighbor. Yours truly Twanda,Vivian and Aliyah Daniel

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Condolences to the Tyson family, sincerely Christopher Silver

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To: The Tyson & Smith Family From: Leah S. Vines and Sons, Travis, Victor and Vernon Vines Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are extended to you during this most difficult time. May the Lord bless and comfort you with the peace only He can give.

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Our condolences to Sister Bessie Tyson and family of the passing of Kim. May the Lord give you comfort at this time of bereavement. We at Hickory View Baptist will surely miss her. Harry, Eva & Family

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My thought and prayers goes out to Kim son and mother during your many hours of bereavement ,Kim always had a smile on her face all the time. and we will miss that smile.

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To Mrs. Bessie Tyson and The Tyson Family. Our Condolences To You and Your Family Members In These Hours of Bereavement. Prayers For Strength and Comfort In The Days To Come. Will Forever Cherish The Memories of Kim and How Our Families Grew Up Together at Hickory View Missionary Baptist Church. Continue To Keep Your Hands In God's Hands and He Will Take Care of You. Elder Calvin E Parker Jamestown NC Deacon Ezekiel Parker and Mother Edna P Parker Rocky Mount NC

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God comforter the family. Keep holding on to Jesus as always. God will get you through this..Pat Hunter- Raleigh

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My condolence to Mrs. Tyson and family that God will see you through the difficult days ahead. God will heal the broken heart and bring peace to the family. Love you. Angela Mangum & Family.

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Mrs. Tyson, my sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I pray that the God of all comfort be with you now and in the days to come. Lillie Draughn, GWC Class Of 1968

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Mrs. Tyson and Family so for the lost of your daughter, you are always in my prayers and thoughts. God's blessing. Martha Battle-Minor, Class of 1968 GWCHS.

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Sincere and deep sympathy is extended to Mrs. Tyson and the entire family. Ophelia Smith

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My thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort are with the family today and in the days ahead, knowing how much your loved one meant to so many..lovingly Mary Alston RMSH-Class of 1983"GRYPHONS"

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Family, we are so sorry about Kim's passing. She was loved and she will be missed. May God hold you near as you fondly remember her. Your cousins, the children of the late Buddy & Bea Brown, Berne, Ray, Helen, Pat and Tine.

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What a friend we have in Jesus. All our griefs to bear. Take it to the Lord in prayer. I am grateful for having known Kim who was a consummate educator. Soror Bessie, as many have already expressed that Kim will be missed, I join in their thoughts. What a sad loss of a Soror, neighbor and colleague. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Soror Bessie and your family. It was a joy to work with Kim. I will never the warmth of her smile and the joy she brought throughout the school each day. Kim will remain in my memories. May God's angels welcome Kim into Paradise. -Soror Gloria Whitley-Williams

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Mrs.Tyson such a Beautiful Soul!!!! A Love for life her family and especially her students. My prayers for peace and strength for the entire family!!!! Nekkiia McGee

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Mrs Tyson, I sending My condolences to you and your Family during this Difficult Time, I want to say that Kim was truly a Beautiful Person inside Out, The First time we meant was Our Freshman year at Bennett College. Oh how that Beautiful Smile and Very Sweet demeanor lift up the Room. All the Great times we had, Laughing, Last night talks about our Dreams and our Great walks to A&T and church Services. For the past 30 years I continue to ask about Kim after we loss touch, But when I got that call she had past, I was so broken, Because I didn't get to see or talk to my Friend. Kim RIP Sweet Sister, Know that your Bennett Sisters from the Freshman Class of 83, Will truly miss that Beautiful Smile and Sweet Demeanor. Love you My Bennett Sister, Belles forever!! Elder Erica Toney

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My condolences go out to the Tyson family. Kim was my college roommate and my heart is just sad . God will keep you in this time . Vonda Luckey Simmons

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Please find comfort in knowing that Kim touched so many people in a special way. The sweetest spirit always. Blessings. Tammie Atkinson

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Mrs. Tyson and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and comfort you as you hold Kim's memories close to your heart and cherish them forever. Mellin & Matthew Parker

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My condolences go out to Tyson and Mrs. Bessie, I was saddened to hear of Kim's transition. I remember Kim when she worked at DS Johnson school. She always was a cheerful person and she always greeted me with a smile. Lifting you all in prayer. May God sustain you all during this difficult time. Mrs. Catherine Battle

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Mrs. Tyson and Tyson, My heart is filled with joy and sadness as I remember times spent with Kim. When I last saw her in Greenville, acknowledging my presence, her smile lit the room and her embrace was with such love. Miss her, but let her go. We will rejoice again in the morning! Love you Kim. Gwen Dickens Bowen

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Mrs. Bessie, my heart hurts for you and with you. I only knew you and Kim for a short period of time, but the both of you have a special place in my heart. You would let me know how my sister Tine was doing when I couldn't be at the nursing home, and I would do the same for you. Kim's smile was so beautiful. I loved that she and my sister were together in the room. I will never forget you and your family. I'm so thankful that God let us cross paths. I'm praying that God will send you the peace that surpasses all understanding. I love you, and thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with my family for the past 9 months

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I have fond memories of Kim and Tyson when I worked at Braswell. She was always happy and nice to me.

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Bessie, Kim was the sweetest, kindest, and positive young woman. Everyone loved her, and she always had a smile on her face. My heart and prayers are with you. Words aren't enough. Debra Kincheloe

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I was the librarian at D.S. Johnson School when Kim was teaching there. She was always smiling, laughing, and joking. I loved her dearly. May God be with each member of the family as you deal with your great loss. Nancy Ellis

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LIFT YOUR EYES TO THE HILLS WHICH COME YOUR HEALTH AND STRENGTH DEPEND ON HIM AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. REV EDDIE HARPER

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My prayers are with the family during these difficult times. Bronchie Hart

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My thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Mrs. Bessie Tyson remember to Always know that God Will Never Leave You. (RMSH-Class of 1983)Beulah Battle

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My prayers are with the family. Irene Silver Brown

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I worked with Kim at DS Johnson. Such a sweet and beautiful person. My sincere condolences. Renee' Lyons-Whitaker

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I taught years ago with Kim. She was funny and cared so much for the children. She will be missed by many I am sure.

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Mrs. Tyson, My sincere condolences and prayers goes out to you and the family during your hours of bereavement. Continue to look to GOD and HE will see you through. GOD BLESS! Lovely Submitted, Nancy Horne Freeman, Former Secretary George Washington Carver High School, Class of 1961.

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Mrs. Tyson, My sincere condolences and prayers goes out to you and the family during your hours of bereavement. Continue to look to GOD and HE will see you through. GOD BLESS! Lovely Submitted, Nancy Horne Freeman, Former Secretary George Washington Carver High School, Class of 1961.

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Mrs. Tyson, my sincere condolences and prayers are with you and the family during your hours of bereavement and in the days to come. Continue to look to GOD and HE will carry you through!

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Even though the pain you feel may never go away, know that God's love will always heal, He will never go astray and He will be with you day by day. Leon A. Hines and the GWCHS Class of 1970

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My sincere prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the entire family during your many hours of bereavement. Lovingly Submitted, Claudelia Daniel

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My Sincere Prayers and Heartfelt Sympathy are with the entire family during your many hours of Bereavement. Lovely Submitted, Claudelia Daniel

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My thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace are with Soror Bessie and family now and in the days to come (Matthew 5:4) Soror Delphine Wiggins

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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