03/29/10 - NNHS Newsletter

03/29/10 - NNHS Newsletter -
Mildred Roberts Wyatt McKay

Mildred C. Roberts Wyatt McKay
(d. 27 Mar 2010)

Newport News High School Class of 1936

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,

We have even more sad news today. Mildred Roberts Wyatt McKay, Class of 1936, passed away in Newport News on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the age of 92.

From the Daily Press - 03/29/10:

Mildred C. Roberts Wyatt McKay

			NEWPORT NEWS - Mildred C. McKay, 92, died Saturday, March 27, 2010. A native of Newport News, where she lived most of her life, she was a 1936 graduate of Newport News High School. She retired from Civil Service at Fort Monroe, as an editor in the Adjutant General's Office, after 34 years of service. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 19 years, Howard Puller Wyatt; second husband of 28 years, Maj. Donald R. McKay; parents, Sadie K. Roberts and Elbert C. Roberts; sisters, Charlotte R. Orr and Dorothy Sue Roberts; and brothers, Elbert N. Roberts and Carl Frederick Roberts.

She is survived by her sons, Rodney C. Wyatt of Newport News, Va., and Richard Gregory McKay and wife, Larkin of Ontario, Canada; brother, Norris K. Roberts and wife, Mary of Newport News; sisters, Margaret R. Weaver and husband, Wilbur of Newport News, and Jean R. Bates and husband, Norman of Warrenton, Va.; grandchildren, Brittany, Jeffrey and Gregory McKay, all of Ontario, Canada; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, March 29, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 30, in Peninsula Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800, or to a favorite charity.

Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in the Daily Press from March 28 to March 30, 2010.

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March 29, 2010

We really enjoyed the friendship we shared with Ms. McKay at the Hidenwood. Mother and I will miss seeing her each day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

~ Kathy Renz, Newport News, Virginia

March 29, 2010

Rodney, Sorry for your loss. You may not remember me as it has been about 50 years since I have seen you. I lived in the Shipyard Apartments. May God be with you at this time. Carolyn Whitehurst Hughes

~ Carolyn Whitehurst Hughes

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March 30, 2010

Dearest Rodney...So sorry Buck and I couldn't be with you. Aunt Mildred was a wonderful woman and we will all miss her infectious smile. We love you so much. Sandra

~ Sandra

March 30, 2010

DEAR RODNEY, RICK AND OUR FAMILY,
ON MARCH 27, EARTH SHED A FEW TEARS,
BUT THE STARS SHONE A LITTLE BRIGHTER,
AND HEAVEN REJOICED AS IT WELCOMED HOME ONE OF ITS OWN. LOVE, NORMAN AND JEAN

~ Norman and Jean

March 30, 2010

DEAR RODNEY, RICK AND FAMILY, I THANK MY GOD FOR EACH REMEMBRANCE OF YOU.
PHILIPPIANS 1:3. LOVE, JEAN

~ Jean

March 30, 2010

Dear Rick and Family,

Our deepest condolences on your loss and best wishes to you all as you say farewell.

Don, Tracy and the entire Swainson Clan

~ Don Swainson, Erin, Ontario

March 30, 2010

Rick and Family:

On behalf of Laura and I please accept our sincerest condolences. We will be thinking of you as you say goodbye.

Andy & Laura

~ Andy Swainson, Belfountain, Ontario

March 30, 2010

Rodney: I am so sorry in your loss. I spoke to you at the funeral home and you indicated the time was close for your mother. My prayers are with you.
Fred Mays, N.N.H.S., '60

~ Frederick Mays, Newport News, Virginia

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March 31, 2010

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Our deepest condolences are extended to Mildred's entire family and their friends at this difficult time.

Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!

Love to all, Carol

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Abide With Me

Words by Henry F. Lyte, 1847
Music by William H. Monk, 1861

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

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