Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Lipscomb, Eunice Odom February 2, 2008
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Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - Thursday, February 7, 2008
Eunice Odom Lipscomb passed away Feb. 2, 2008, in a local hospital.

Born in Norfolk, Va., she was the daughter of the late Nancy Williams Odom and
Frank L. Odom. She was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Odom Madison; her
husband, William A. Lipscomb Jr.; and her son, George Libscomb.

Eunice attended the Norfolk Public School System and graduated from Booker T.
Washington High School with honors. She, then, attended Virginia State College
(now University) at Ettrick. She was graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Education. Continuing her studies, she completed the residency requirements
for the Masters of Science Degree Program.

Upon graduation, she began work with the Norfolk Public Schools. Later, she left
to begin work with the Norfolk Department of Public Services. In 1940, she
married William A. Lipscomb Jr. and moved to Newport News, Va. Shortly after,
she became employed at the Department of Social Services in Newport News. It was
a quick rise for her to become Supervisor in the Child Welfare Department where
she was responsible for all foster care, adoptions, and for a long period of
time, all protective services for the city.

In spite of her busy schedule, Eunice and Bill traveled extensively. After her
retirement, they continued to travel throughout Europe, Hawaii and the United
States until the death of her husband in 1983.

Failing health brought about her relocation and return to her native hometown.

Eunice is survived by two sisters, Mildred O. Graves ('Tom') and Hermine O.
Harris (Emerson), both of Norfolk; two nephews, Lawrence Madison of New York and
Thomas E. Graves III of Norfolk; one niece, Lorraine E. Graves of Norfolk; two
great-nephews, Thomas E. Graves IV and Jason Scott Graves, both of Chesapeake;
and a host of other cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in the
Chapel of Graves Funeral Home, 1631 Church St., Norfolk, Va., with Dr. G.G.
Campbell presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery . Family and
friends will assemble at 1902 Montclair Ave., Norfolk, one hour prior to the
service for the procession to the funeral.

The Family wishes to thank all health care workers at Sentara Norfolk General
Hospital, DePaul Medical Center, Shepherd's Village Assisted Living Home and
Thornton Hall for their professionalism and acts of kindness. A special 'thank
you' to Juliette Trevan, her personal care giver for many moths.

Graves Funeral Home is handling arrangements. 

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