June W. Bess
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June 12, 1923 - September 14, 2020 WALK THROUGH VIEWING: Sunday, September 20, 2020 2PM – 5PM Corprew Funeral Home
***CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Monday, September 21, 2020 1:00PM Corprew Funeral Home Chapel ** Please note change of location and service time
INTERMENT: Private
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. |
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June Robin Wilkins Bess transitioned to her heavenly home after 97 years on Monday, Sept 14, 2020. Ms Bess was born June 12, 1923 in Suffolk, VA to parents Arlelia Holland Wilkins and Tucker Wilkins. She retired after teaching 32 years in the North Carolina School System. Prior to her illness, she was a faithful member of the Community Presbyterian Church under the leadership of the Rev Dr Wilbur C. Douglass, III, Pastor. Ms Bess lives to mourn her passing her devoted nurse, Kenya Sawyer, who provided excellent care to her for fourteen years. Ms Tonya Williams was also a long-time benefactor to her care. Mrs. Bess was predeceased by 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Services entrusted to Corprew Funeral Home. Viewing will be available from 2-5 PM Sunday, Sept 20, 2020. Memorial service will be 1:00PM Monday at Corprew Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Wilbur C. Douglass, III, Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church officiating. Final resting place will be Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk.
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