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10/21/11 - NNHS Newsletter -
Roselle Harvey Mays

Mary Roselle Harvey Mays
 (24 June 1915 - 20 Oct 2011)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
  As incredible as it seems, we have still more sad news today.       Roselle Harvey Mays, mother of   Mary Anne Mays Davis ('58) of VA,      Fred Mays ('60) of VA, and    Cheryl Mays Howard ('66/'67) of VA, and mother-in-law of   Patty Andrews Mays ('61) of VA and   John Howard ('66) of VA, passed away in Newport News on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the age of 96.

  From Cheryl Mays Howard ('66/'67) of VA - 10/20/11, 7:46 PM:
Carol, our mother died this morning.. Mary Roselle Harvey Mays. Her obit will be in Daily Press tomorrow.. (Friday).

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Peace & Blessing, Cheryl Mays Howard

   Oh, Cheryl, I'm so sorry! I'm out of town right now; I didn't realize I would be coming up to Colonial Heights to spend a couple of days with my cousin, Cheryl, until the last moment. I just read the Daily Press obituaries on her computer, and was astonished to see your mother's name.  Losing a parent is never easy; you have my deepest sympathies.

   From F.A. Saunders (Hampton HS - '64) of VA - 10/21/11, 9:06 PM - "   Cheryl Mays Howard's mother's obit":
Just wanted to let you know that Cheryl Mays Howard's mother passed away this week.

F.A. Saunders HHS 64

   Thank you so much, F.A. I saw this at the time, but could do nothing about it until now.

From the Daily Press - 10/21/11: 

                 Mary Roselle Harvey Mays

   

NEWPORT NEWS - Mary Roselle Harvey Mays, 96, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011.

She was born June 24, 1915, at her parent's farm that overlooks Piney River in Lowesville, Amherst Co., Va. Roselle was the 5th of 13 children born to Thomas Edwin and Margie Massie Harvey. Roselle was a resident of Newport News for more than 70 years. She worked at Sears Roebuck until 1970 and was previously employed at Leggett. She was a member of Orcutt Baptist Church where she was a member of the Dorcus Rebecca Sunday School Class and W.M.U. Through the years she was a member of the Jubilee Choir, and was pianist and Sunday School teacher for the Primary Dept. She was also active at Parkview Baptist Church for many years. She was known for her cooking skills, including homemade rolls and chocolate pie. Her family looked forward to her home cooked meals.

 
 
 
 


She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Wilkerson Mays; her parents, Ed and Margie Massie Harvey; seven brothers, Massie, Julian, Fulcher, Billy, Sumpter, Herbert, and Garnett; three sisters, Bertha H. Phillips, Maxine H. Jones and Marjorie H. Jessee.

Survivors include one son and his wife, two daughters and their husbands, Frederick and Patty Mays, Don and Mary Anne M. Davis of Newport News and John and Cheryl M. Howard of Yorktown and Amherst; eight grandchildren, Sharon Davis Shipley (Michael), Karen Davis Wells (Rodney), Jonathan Davis (Nina), Erick Mays (Tara), Ansley Mays Trice (Winston), Dr. Chera Howard Hope (Adrian), Dr. Miriam Howard Shipman (Chris), and Heather Howard Hannock (Lance); 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Tessie H. Mays of Amherst, Frances H. Reynolds of Newport News; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Orcutt Baptist Church by Pastor Chris Fowler and Don Davis. Visitation with the family will precede the service at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Peninsula Memorial Park.

Rather than flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Orcutt Baptist Church, 653 Baxter Lane, Newport News, VA 23602 or Piney River Baptist Church, 1190 Woodson Road, Lowesville, VA 22967.

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 October 21 to October 22, 2011. Visit Guest Book

 

October 21, 2011
 
  Fred & family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I remember all the great stories you told of her and I know you will miss her. May God comfort you and the family during this sad time and remember, she walks with the greatest people now.
 
~ Barbara Banton, Hampton, Virginia
 

October 21, 2011
 
  I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be missed.
 
~ Andrea Foster, Hampton, Virginia
 

 October 21, 2011
 
  Cheryl,
So Sorry to hear of your loss.
 
~ Linda McKenna Sivilich, Aston, Pennsylvania
 

October 21, 2011
  
Cheryl,
Sorry you lost your mother. God Bless you.
 
~ Chuck Jones, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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 October 21, 2011  

Fred,

You and your family are in my prayers in the loss of your mother. I pray for God's comfort over all of you during this time. I've had the pleasure of knowing you and your family over the past 26 years.
 
~ Art Booth, Newport News, Virginia
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October 21, 2011
 
Fred, Cheryl, and Mary Anne; I am sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She was a wonderful Christian woman. May she rest in peace and leave you with many wonderful memories.
 
~ Sandi Williams Patrick, Williamsburg, Virginia
 

October 21, 2011
 
Cheryl and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories give you comfort.

~ Linda Waterfield Kenney, Hampton, Virginia
 

October 21, 2011
 
  Cheryl, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and your family and know you're in my thoughts. You were fortunate to have her so long.
 
~ Anne Korycinski Catron, Carrollton, Virginia
 

October 21, 2011
 
Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
~ Linda Gaskins-Jeffers, Hayes, Virginia
 

October 21, 2011
 
Cheryl,
What a sweet looking lady, your mother. I know you are thankful to have been blessed with her this many years. Know that we care, now that you must let her go. Of, course, it's not forever. Our prayers and good wishes are with you and your family at this time. God bless you.

~ Jerry and Judy Allen, Newport News, Virginia
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October 22, 2011
 
Fred and family: We hope you find comfort in knowing you are in the hearts and prayers of all your friends. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Love,
~ Bill and Debbie Vaccarelli, Battery Park, Virginia
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October 22, 2011
 
  Fred and Family, Richard and I send along our sympathies on the passing of your Mom. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and know the memories of her will strengthen all of your future days. We are sorry to hear of her passing.

Sincerely, Shirley Whitenack and Richard St.Peter
 
~ Shirley Whitenack, Carrollton, Virginia
 

October 22, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

~ Kay & Freddie Jones, Newport News, Virginia

October 22, 2011
  Mary Ann and family,
We are so sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. She lived a full long life! My mom admired her so at Jonathan and Nina's wedding. My mom still says she only hopes she will be doing half so well as your mom at 93 years. Our prayers are with you!
Love, Jim and Cheryl Mathews and Martha McDysan

~ Jim and Cheryl Mathews, Spotsylvania, Virginia

October 22, 2011
Fred & Cheryl,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother.

~ David Spriggs NNHS 1964, Norfolk, Virginia

October 22, 2011

Fred and Cheryl,
So sorry to hear about your mother. Our prayers are with you. God bless all of you and may he comfort you in these coming days.

~ Bob and Sharon Tanner
 
October 22, 2011

Fred and Patty,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss of your mother. You have been blessed to have her so many years. Cherish the wonderful memories you have as you reflect on her life.
God Bless You
 
~ Linda L. Lane NNHS 1964, Williamsburg, Virginia
 
October 22, 2011

Fred, Bert, We are sending our prayers of grace to be with all of you. May the Lord have his hand upon all of your families.
Donna and Keith Beasley
From Putney Lane
 
~ Donna Beasley, Yorktown, Virginia
 
October 23, 2011
 
We never met Roselle, but were very happy to have met several members of her family through my cousin, Gerry Harvey. What a wonderful reunion must be going on right now in Beulah Land. Our thoughts are with all of you. Sincerely,

~ Mary Gayle and Larry Ludwig

 
October 23, 2011
 
Cheryl,
You all were so blessed to have your Mother for so long. Seeing her with your own girls must have been like re-living your own childhood. Having a Proverbs 31 Mother is such a privilege.
Love,
 
~ Lucy S. Propst, NNHS,'63
Mary Frances S. Waller, NNHS,'66
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   Our sincerest condolences are extended at this difficult time to the entire Mays family and their friends.

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

                          Love to all, Carol

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Shall We Gather at the River

Words and Music by Rev. Robert Lowry (1826-1899)
 

 Shall we gather at the river,
Where bright angel feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?

Chorus

Yes, we'll gather at the river,
The beautiful, the beautiful river;
Gather with the saints at the river
That flows by the throne of God.

On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy golden day.

Chorus

Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we every burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown.

Chorus

Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease,
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.

Chorus

"Shall We Gather at the River" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.loveallpeople.org/shallwegather.html - 07/15/07
at the suggestion of Fred Field ('45) of CA - 07/14/07
Thanks, Fred!

Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!

Flower Bar 22 clip art courtesy of - hmm, I cannot seem to find that information at the moment...

Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05
Replaced courtesy of http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09

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