05/08/16 - NNHS Newsletter - Alverta Miller Nelson
Alverta Miller Nelson Newport News High School Class of @ 1943 |
Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
There is sad if
slightly belated news
this Mother's Day. Alverta
Miller Nelson, Class of @ 1943, sister of
Nancy
Miller Fenton, passed away
in Newport News on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the age of 90.
From Jennings Bryan (June
'42) of VA - 05/08/16, 11:32 AM - "
Alverta
Miller Nelson":
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailypress/obituary.aspx?n=alverta-miller-nelson&pid=179868012&fhid=14851
Have a great day. Jennings
Thank you so much, Jennings. I saw
this listing early this morning and spent a good hour trying to
determine which class was hers. Not finding her senior portrait in
either the February or June '42 Beacons, and not owning either of
the '43 yearbooks, I was never able to do so. My sympathies to you on
the loss of your schoolmate.
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From the Daily Press - 05/08/16:
Alverta Miller Nelson
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NEWPORT NEWS - Alverta Miller Nelson, 90, concluded her life here on earth Monday, April 25, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1925, in Baltimore, Maryland to William and Margaret Miller. She grew up in Newport News, graduated from Newport News High School, and attended Business College. Alverta never met a stranger and was committed to serving others with joy and compassion while living life to the fullest. She was employed as the first Director of Volunteers at Patrick Henry Hospital, and then served as the Director of Volunteers at Riverside Hospital for fifteen years retiring in 1987. Following her 80th birthday, she became an active resident of the Warwick Forest Retirement Community where she cherished the many friends she made among neighbors and staff. |
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She is survived by her son, David A. Nelson; her daughter, Susan A. Piland; her favorite son-in-law, R.S. "Mike" Piland, Jr.; her sister, Nancy Fenton; her grandson and his wife, Matthew and Siobhan Leonard; her great-grandchildren, Shelton Piland and Luke Leonard; and her daughter-by-choice, Donna Hardisty (Steve). She was a beloved aunt to children in the Nelson, Goorsky, Fenton, and Gallant families. A Celebration of Alverta's New Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 765 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601. The service will be followed by a reception at Warwick Forest. At her request, Alverta's body was donated for scientific study to the Virginia State Anatomical Program. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church or the Salvation Army, 1033 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666.
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home.View and post
condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to Alverta's family and friends 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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PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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Carol Buckley
Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
910-584-8802
The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done
Text: Anonymous Latin; translated by Francis Pott (1832-1909)
Music: Giovanni P. da Palestrina; arranged by W.H. Monk (1823-1889)
Tune: VICTORY, Meter: 888 with Alleluias
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The strife is o'er, the battle done,
the victory of life is won;
the song of triumph has begun.
Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions hath dispersed:
let shout of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The three sad days are quickly sped,
he rises glorious from the dead:
all glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
He closed the yawning gates of hell,
the bars from heaven's high portals fell;
let hymns of praise his triumphs tell!
Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Lord! by the stripes which wounded thee,
from death's dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live and sing to thee.
Alleluia!
"The Strife
Is O'er, the Battle Done" midi (extracted with the kind assistance of
my son, Nathaniel Harty of IL)
and lyrics courtesy of
http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t368.html
- 10/26/10
Thanks, Nathaniel!
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Silver Scroll Divider Line clip art courtesy of
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