05/26/10 - NNHS Newsletter

Dear Friends and Schoolmates, Once again we bring you sad news.

Lucille Cooper Guthrie, mother of the late

Grant Guthrie, Class of 1966 (d. 06 Aug 1974), passed away in Newport News on Monday, May 23, 2010 at the age of 90. She herself was probably also a graduate of Newport News High School in about 1937.

May 25, 2010

Lucille was my cousin and what a sweet lady she was! She and Cornelius her husband were always positive on their outlook on life...always having kind things to say and making people feel good. Their son Grant was the manager on the NNHS Track team in 1966 and helped Julie Conn with the many tasks of running a track program. I was fortunate to be a part of that team. Grant preceded his mother in death in an accident as he was trying to visit her. My sympathy to Cornelius and the family. I'll always have special memories of Lucille and her family.
With Loving Memories,
Ron Timberlake and Family

~ Ron Timberlake

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May 25, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, Cornelius. You are in our prayers. The Fisher Family

~ Joan Fisher, Newport News, Virginia

May 25, 2010

Cornelius...Rube and I are very sorry to learn of Lucille's passing. We know as you do that she is no longer suffering and in God's heaven. She would always bring joy to those around her. I remember sitting on her bed @ the Newport as she showed me her new cell phone as she was learning all the buttons to push to make calls and get messages. She always wanted to stay in touch with you as you two were inseparable. God will watch over you as you grieve for your soul mate. I was so happy the time you visited our church with your friends to see the army band concert & the time you and Lucille came home from France and showed movies to the family. Lucille was so proud of you serving your country. You both were truly two of God's most beautiful children. We will keep you in our prayers each day as you mourn the loss of your lovely wife, Lucille.

~ Judith & Rube Brett, Newport News, Virginia

May 25, 2010

Pat...We are sorry for the loss of your sister. I know you will forever miss her & remember her kind heart.

~ Rube & Judith Brett, Newport News, Virginia

May 26, 2010

Dear Cornelius,
I was so sorry to hear of Lucille's passing but I know she has had a long road of suffering and now she will be free from pain. You made this time as comforting for her as you could and we all admire your strength. May the Lord be especially close to you during this difficult time. We hope to see you soon but I cannot attend the service because Donnie is not doing well at this time. We love you, Marie and Donnie

~ Marie Guthrie, West Point, Virginia

May 26, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Guthrie's passing. What a great lady. The family is in my prayers now for the sorrow you must feel and later for the peace that God will grant you.

~ L. Crayton '66, Hampton, Virginia

May 28, 2010

Dear Mr. Guthrie,
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Guthrie's passing. I have such good memories of her. She was a wonderful, sweet lady. My prayers are with you.

~ Karen Johnson, Duluth, Georgia

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Guthrie family and their friends at this difficult time.

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

(The Old Rugged Cross was written in Albion, Michigan.
Or Pokagon, Michigan.
Or Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
All three towns claim to be the birthplace of this hymn.)

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suffering and shame;
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above
To bear it to dark Calvary.

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.

In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
A wondrous beauty I see,
For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;
Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
Then He'll call me some day to my home far away,
Where His glory forever I'll share.

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.

Silver Scroll Divider Line clip art courtesy of - um, I cannot seem to locate that information at the moment.....

			NEWPORT NEWS - Lucille Cooper Guthrie passed away on May 23, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Born April 21, 1920, Lucille was a native of Newport News and was a very active member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Wm. Grant Guthrie and Bobby L. Burton. Survivors include her loving husband, Cornelius G. Guthrie; sister, Patricia Cooper Ficklin; and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Shawn.


The family will receive friends at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 4700 Huntington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in Daily Press from May 25 to May 27, 2010. Visit Guest Book