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Thelma W. Anderson
October 8, 1936 - September 12, 2020
WALK THROUGH VIEWING:
Friday, September 18, 2020
2PM – 7PM
Corprew Funeral Home
CELEBRATION OF LIFE:
Saturday, September 19, 2020
11:00AM
E.G. “Tip” Corprew Jr. Memorial Chapel of Corprew Funeral Home
**SERVICE WILL BE LIVESTREAM BEGINNING AT 11:00AM. You may visit our website at www.corprewfuneralhome.net to view the service online.
FINAL RESTING PLACE:
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum
3920 Airline Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
DUE TO THE CURRENT PANDEMIC, WE ARE FOLLOWING CDC, STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES. A FACIAL COVERING FOR THE MOUTH AND NOSE IS REQUIRED IN PUBLIC AND TO ENTER FACILITIES. TEMPERATURE CHECKS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE DOOR. IF YOU HAVE A COLD, FLU OR EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF COVID19, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE FUNERAL HOME.
**WALK THROUGH VIEWING GUIDELINES:
Visitors are encouraged not to display signs of affection, such as hugging or kissing while inside of facilities to decrease spread of COVID19 virus. We are asking our guest to comply with guidelines such as facial coverings, temperature checks and limit visits to 3-5 minutes. Only 10 visitors are allowed at a time in the chapel during viewing hours. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thelma Whittaker Anderson, 83, passed away on September 12, 2020 in Portsmouth, VA. Thelma was a native of Sumter, South Carolina and a graduate of Lincoln High School. After completing high school, she attended South Carolina State College. Later she transferred to (Norfolk Division of Virginia State College) Norfolk State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She received a second degree in Special Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. After 35 years of dedicated service in teaching, she retired from Portsmouth City Public Schools. She was active in several organizations locally and nationally. These organizations include the Portsmouth Retired Teachers Organization, National Retired Teachers Association, Portsmouth Boat Club, and more than 57 years service with Mt. Herman Chapter 19 Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliate of Virginia.
Thelma leaves to cherish her memory and legacy of faith and love, her husband of 62 years, Milford Larry “Andy” Anderson; a devoted daughter and son, Renee Anderson, Portsmouth, VA; Anthony (Tony) Anderson (Gwen), Chester, VA; sister, Frances Jones, Sumter, SC; sister-in-law, Leola Whittaker, Sumter, SC and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and a special friend, Florence “Flo” Culbreath, Sumter, SC.
A homegoing service will be held at Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth VA, on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Visitation and viewing will be held Friday, September 18, 2020, from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Corprew Funeral Home. Entombment will be at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum in Chesapeake, VA.