Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Herbert, Cleopatra June 21, 2003
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, June 27, 2003
In fulfillment of the plan of God for her life, on June 21, 2003 at Sentara
Norfolk General Hospital, Cleopatra Herbert slipped quietly and peacefully away
to be with the Lord. She was the widow of the late Johnnie Herbert Sr.

Cleopatra, better known as ``Cleo,'' was born in Norfolk Aug. 22, 1911 to the
late Mr. and Mrs. Whalon Bolden. Cleo received her early education in Norfolk
public schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk. She
completed her higher education at Saint Augustine College in Raleigh, N.C.,
where she received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She
was employed in the Norfolk public school system as a primary school teacher for
more than 18 years, from which she retired.

She was a loyal and faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church for many years
until she became incapacitated. She actively participated in the church's
programs and worship services with unyielding faith. She was a member of the
Altar Guild and the Saint Cecilia Guild.

Cleo leaves to cherish her memory two loving and devoted sons, Johnnie Herbert
Jr. and Whalon B. Herbert Sr.; one daughter-in-law, Melvina Scott Herbert, all
of Virginia Beach; two granddaughters, Dominique Herbert and Lindsay Herbert;
one grandson, Whalon B. Herbert Jr.; two close cousins, Mildred Jordan and
Constance Coppage, both of Norfolk; Ethel House, a loving friend and caregiver;
and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by
two close cousins, Rebecca King and Lois Diggs.

Her love for her family and children illuminated her life with a glow that
touched the hearts of each person she met. She was truly one to be admired for
her gentleness, wisdom, courage and above all, her strength.

A funeral will be held Monday at noon in Grace Episcopal Church, 1400 E.
Brambleton Ave., with the Rev. Father Harold J. Cobb D.D. officiating. Burial
will be in Calvary Cemetery . Viewing will be Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Riddick
Funeral Service. The body will be placed in church at 10:30 a.m. Monday. The
family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. 

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

HERBERT, CLEOPATRA 136 Section 24, Block 24, Lot 105, Space NW COR 91 06/30/2003

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