08/25/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Betty Savage Palmer
Betty A. Savage Bateman Palmer Newport News High School Class of June 1945 |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
The sad news we were expecting to report is available this morning.
Betty Savage Palmer,
Class of June 1945, mother of
Sandi Bateman Chestnut ('65) of VA,
Johnnie Bateman ('70) of VA, and Pamela
Palmer Pegram and Mark Palmer, passed away in Newport News on Saturday,
August 22, 2009 at the age of 81.
To all our friends and family, we wanted to
let you know that my wonderful mother passed away this afternoon about 3 PM. She
died peacefully, with my step-dad by her side, along with other family members.
We have been so blessed to have her for an additional 35 years after the traffic
accident that left her disabled. We know she's in a better place with her
parents, brothers and granddaughter, and is no longer suffering. Funeral
arrangements are not complete at this time. Please keep our family in your
thoughts and prayers. We love you all!
Love,
Sandi
Oh,
Sandi, I'm so very sorry to hear about your mama!
From the Daily Press - 08/25/09:
Betty A. Palmer
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NEWPORT NEWS - Thanks be to God
for Betty's 81 years of life, 52 of which she was able to spend with her
devoted husband, Roy S. Palmer. Betty is also survived by her children,
Sandi B. Chestnut, Johnnie W. Bateman Jr., Pamela P. Pegram and Mark S.
Palmer, and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five
nieces and their families. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Newport News High School and retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital. The family would like to thank the 3rd floor staff of Sentara Careplex Hospital; Heartland Hospice Services; and Commonwealth Assisted Living for the compassionate care given to Betty and her family in her last days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 11835 Fishing Point Drive, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606-2584. |
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Betty Savage | |||
Funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Larry Edmonds, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 25, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in the Daily Press from August 25 to August 26, 2009. |
August 25, 2009
Sam and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to each of you in the homegoing of our longtime friend, Betty. She was a testimony on how a Christian woman deals with adverse situations in life. Betty was very special to me and I will certainly miss her. We can rest assured that as the Scripture states, "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Betty is now home with her loved ones and especially with the Lord. May this bring you comfort and peace. Joyce and Clyde Blasingame August 25, 2009
So sorry for your loss. Mrs.
Palmer was such a sweet lady. I know she was a great mom and I know you
all will miss her. Wish we could be there to express our condolences in
person. Love, Ron & Patti
August 25, 2009
Condolences to Roy (Sam) and
the family on their loss.
The NNHS Class of June 1945 will greatly miss our bright and cheerful classmate. August 25, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your
loss. I'm sure all the residents here at Silver Hills send their prayers
and keep you all in their hearts. I know I do. Kathy Harley
August 25, 2009
t was our privilege to know
Betty. She was a wonderful lady who enriched our lives. We never heard her
feel sorry for herself no matter what happened in her life. She was
someone to look up to - a real hero. We will always treasure her memory.
We thank the Lord for bringing her into our life.
August 25, 2009
My great aunt Betty will sure
be missed. I always loved talking to her and will always remember going to
their house the day after Christmas every year since I was a baby. Wish we
could be there with the rest of the family. Love, Cathy (Shelton), David,
Hannah and Hayley Lyons
August 26, 2009
Dear Sam, I was shocked to hear
you moved and more shocked to hear of the loss of Betty. I am very sorry
to hear of her passing. May the Lord comfort you during this time.
Belinda Childress AKA Bo, Bernie's friend
August 26, 2009
Sandra, sorry for your loss; my
prayers are with you and your family.
August 27, 2009
Sam, You were so fortunate to
have Betty for so long. You were a great couple, know you will miss her
tremendously. Our love, Mary Anne and Randy Rust
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Once again, our sincerest sympathies are extended to Sandi and Johnnie and Betty's entire family and their friends.
Love to all, Carol ==============================================
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Carol Buckley
Harty
618-530-9092
He Leadeth Me
Words by Joseph Henry Gilmore,
1862
(29 Apr 1834 - 23 July 1918)
Music by William Batchelder Bradbury, 1864
(06 Oct 1816 - 07 Jan 1868)
He leadeth me: O blessed
thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me,
by his own hand he leadeth me;
his faithful follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me.
Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom,
sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
by waters still, o'er troubled sea,
still 'tis his hand that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me,
by his own hand he leadeth me;
his faithful follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me.
Lord, I would place my hand in thine,
nor ever murmur nor repine;
content, whatever lot I see,
since 'tis my God that leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me,
by his own hand he leadeth me;
his faithful follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me.
And when my task on earth is done,
when by thy grace the victory's won,
e'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
since God through Jordan leadeth me.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me,
by his own hand he leadeth me;
his faithful follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me.
"He Leadeth Me" midi courtesy of - I'm not sure, but it's been in my files for a number of years...
"He Leadeth Me" lyrics courtesy of http://biblestudycharts.com/SH_He_Leadeth_Me.html - 08/25/09
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
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