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Vernon Andrew Norvell
March 2, 1997 - January 24, 2021
PUBLIC VIEWING (Walk Through Only)
Friday, February 5, 2021
2PM – 7PM
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Memorial Service
Saturday, February 6, 2021
11:00AM
E. G. “Tip” Corprew, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Corprew Funeral Home
1822 Portsmouth Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Pastor Joseph A. Fleming of Third Baptist Church, Portsmouth – officiating
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 10 People, per Governor’s New Order and Mandate effective Monday, December 14, 2020
** 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
Vernon Andrew Norvell, 23, received his wings on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born March 2, 1997 in Portsmouth to Angela Norvell-Abdullah and Leon Vernon Knight Jr. Vernon, was affectionately known as “Lil V” by his family and friends.
Growing up Lil V loved to play sports like basketball, football, baseball and soccer. Vernon gave his life to Christ as a teenager. He was baptized and became a member of Third Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA. He was an active member of the Youth and Male Choirs, Youth Ushers and Andrew Brothers Men’s Ministry. Vernon attended I. C. Norcom High School but later transferred to Churchland High School where he graduated. As an adult, Lil V’s passion was rapping, he was known as KyWay Vee. The poetic artistry that he exhibited and delivery of his verses made you feel the love he had for his craft. He was a great student of the game with his technique and flow and will surely be missed in the studio.
Vernon was predeceased by his father Leon Vernon Knight Jr; his maternal grandparents Nancy Ann Norvell and Vernon C. Norvell; his paternal grandparents Evelyn Parker Knight and Leon Vernon Knight Sr., paternal uncle Maurice Louis Knight. He leaves to cherish his memory his children Alec Mason Norvell, Amonte Andrew Norvell Rodgers, Kaydence Dior Norvell, his mother Angela Norvell-Abdullah, his brother Michael Norvell; two sisters Crystal (Antonio) Edwards and Sheila (Leon) Battle; a devoted loving maternal aunt Lisa Norvell, who raised him for 10+ years of his life; three maternal uncles Carnell Norvell, Michael (Cheron) Norvell, Quentin (Tenisha) Norvell, a loving uncle Larry Woods Sr.; two paternal aunts Cynthia (Junius) Hopson and Jaqueline Knight. And a host of great aunts & great uncles, nieces, nephews, special cousins and friends.
Vernon truly loved his family, especially his cousins he grew up with who were more like his siblings. To his friends, Lil V had a warm heart and kept a smile on his face no matter what was going on.
Vernon’s family and friends will sorely miss him and will cherish his memory forever.