Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Herbert, Mary L. July 16, 1917 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/vafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Diane Renfrow dianel14@gmail.com January 15, 2015, 9:03 am Norfolk Journal and Guide,Saturday,Jul 28,1917 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Herbert were held at Bank Street Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 18th, at 2 o’clock. She was a devoted Christian, a loving character, having been in the service of the Lord for over 60 years. She took an active part in all church work until her health failed to permit her. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Louisa Thorogood and claimed the distinction of being of one of the oldest and most prominent families of Norfolk. Mrs. Herbert answered the final call at 822 Washington avenue on Monday, July 16th at 6:45 a.m. Although an invalid for a number of years her death was a severe shock to the family and a large circle of friends. Interment was in West Point Cemetery. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers sent by loving friends. Additional Comments: West Point Cemetery I2070 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/norfolkcity/obits/h/herbert6813gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/vafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb