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Mavis Irene Brower
September 5, 1933 - April 5, 2021
PUBLIC VIEWING (Walk Through Only)
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
2PM – 7PM
Corprew Funeral Home Chapel
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
11:00AM
E.G. “Tip” Corprew Jr. Memorial Chapel of Corprew Funeral Home
1822 Portsmouth Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA
**You may view the services beginning at 11:00AM via our business page on Facebook or through livestream at www.corprewfuneralhome.net/stream
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EARTHLY RESTING PLACE
Roosevelt Memorial Park
1101 Campostella Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Due to the current pandemic, services are limited to immediate family and invited guests only.
COVID19 REGULATIONS FOR ATTENDING VIEWING AND CHAPEL SERVICES AT CORPREW FUNERAL HOME
Due to the recent increase in COVID19 cases, the governor of Virginia has established guidelines to reduce the spread of this pandemic virus. In an effort to keep our families, staff and facilities safe we are asking that all visitors comply with the following directives:
** Be subject to temperature checks, hand sanitation and social distancing of nothing less than 6 feet within the facility
**Facial coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required and must remain on while inside of the facilities for viewing and services
** Refrain from kissing, hugging, embracing others as your enter or leave the facilities to help reduce the spread of the virus
** If you are experiencing a cold or flu-like symptoms, please do not enter the funeral home at any time
** Chapel services are limited to 50 People, per Governor’s Executive Order #67 effective April 1, 2021
** During viewing hours, visitors may enter 10 at a time through a walk through process of viewing the deceased without lingering or having a large gathering
It is our sincere effort and duty to ensure that the families we serve will be safe and protected during this pandemic. Our facility is sanitized hourly to disinfect and safeguard against the spread of the COVID19 virus. May God bless you and your families and keep us safe in His care. Thank you for continuing to allow us to serve you in your time of need and bereavement.
You may leave condolences to the family at www.corprewfuneralhome.net
Mavis Irene (Boone) Brower was born in Gates County, North Carolina, on September 5, 1933 to the late Lucinda H. and Joe H. Boone. She was predeceased by brothers Bobby Lester, Frank, Joseph T., and a sister, Mildred L. Talton. Mavis had a full life. After graduating from I. C. Norcom High School, she went on to work several jobs including Hoberman Industries and one in Washington D.C., but she was a great homemaker and ultimately settled back in Suffolk, Virginia during retirement.
She leaves to cherish her memory a brother, Melvin (Agatha); sisters-in-law, Ruth A. and Clarine; and several children including Vickie T. Hawes, David A. Brown, and Raymond Johnson Jr. of Suffolk; Carl Johnson of Portsmouth; Glenn Morgan Johnson of Virginia Beach; Willis S. Brower III (Trisha) of Killeen, Texas; and Steven Brower of Suffolk. She also leaves 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins including a special niece, Ruth T. Ridley.
Mavis was known as a beloved mother who loved her family dearly and she will be missed greatly.