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03/21/08 - NNHS Newsletter -
Elsie Bernice Whitmer Vanness |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
As it sometimes does, the sad news seems to be compounding. Nannie Whitmer Vanness, mother of Guy Vanness ('58) of VA, Brenda Vanness Grepiotis ('65) of VA, and Bill Vanness of NC, passed away in Buchanan on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the age of 89.
From the Daily Press - 03/21/08:
Elsie Bernice Whitmer Vanness
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BUCHANAN - Elsie
Bernice 'Nannie' Whitmer Vanness, 89, of Buchanan, formerly of Newport
News, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008. |
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Thank you for the privilege of
caring for your dear loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during
these difficult days. May you find God's peace and comfort to be exactly
what you need. God bless you. Gentle Shepherd Hospice |
Sue Mills (Roanoke,
VA) - March 20, 2008 Contact me |
To Each of the Vanness Family: It was with great sorrow to learn of the death of Bernice. She was a part of my life for so many years from the old Grace Methodist Church and then Noland. Our mothers are together now and rejoicing. My love to you. |
Linda L. Lane (Williamsburg, VA)
- March 21, 2008 Contact me |
Bret and family, So sorry for your loss. Hope you have wonderful memories that will bring you comfort. Hugs, Teresa "Bailey" |
Teresa O'Connor (Richmond, VA)
- March 21, 2008
Contact me |
Thank You for all the wonderful times you spent with the Lane family and the always unforgettable oatmeal cookies. I know she and my mimi are having a grand time now they are together, love to all of the family |
Jennifer Lane-DeVorss (Valrico,
FL)
- March 23, 2008
Contact me |
Our deepest sympathies are extended to Mrs. Vanness' friends and family at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Servant of God, Well Done!
Words by
Charles Wesley (28 Dec 1707 - 29 Mar 1788)
Music by
George J. Elvey (27 Mar 1816 - 9 Dec 1893)
(The Methodist Hymnal, 1966, #288)
Wesley wrote this hymn in 1770 on
the occasion of the death of clergyman George White.
Elvey's tune, "Diademata", has been set to several other hymns, notably "Crown
Him with Many Thorns" and "Soldiers of Christ, Arise".
Servant of God, well done!
Thy glorious warfare’s past;
The battle’s fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
With saints enthroned on high,
Thou dost thy Lord proclaim,
And still to God salvation cry,
Salvation to the Lamb!
O happy, happy soul!
In ecstasies of praise,
Long as eternal ages roll,
Thou seest Thy Savior’s face.
Redeemed from earth and pain,
Ah! when shall we ascend,
And all in Jesus’ presence reign
With our translated friend?
"Servant of God, Well Done!" midi courtesy of http://www.norbry.net/midi/archive/hymn/ - 01/13/06
"Servant of God, Well Done!" lyrics courtesy of http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/e/servogod.htm - 01/13/06
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
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