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11/03/09
- NNHS Newsletter - Frances Cosby Nettles
Frances Cosby Nettles
(d. 28 Oct 2009)
Probably
Newport News High School Class of 1931
Newport News High School Faculty
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have more sad news
today. Beloved Newport News High School
teacher, 
Frances Cosby Nettles, mother of 
Adrienne Nettles Holderby ('56)
and
LaRhue Nettles Mitchell (’58) of VA, and mother-in-law of 
Johnny Mitchell (’57) of VA, passed away in Newport News on Wednesday,
October 28, 2009 at the age of 95.
From the Daily Press
- 11/03/09:
Frances Cosby Nettles
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NEWPORT NEWS -
Frances Cosby Nettles, 95, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.
Frances was a native of Newport News and a 1935 graduate of the College of
William & Mary. She was a biology teacher and chairman of the Science
Department in the Newport News Public School System, first at Newport News
High School and then at Menchville High School.
Frances was dedicated to her students and conveyed to them her love of the
natural world. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and The American
Association of University Women. She was a former member of Orcutt Baptist
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Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. Nettles.
Survivors include two daughters, Adrienne Holderby and LaRhue Mitchell and
her husband, John; her grandchildren, Pam Jenkins, Jim and Sean Holderby,
John and Edward Mitchell; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at First
Baptist Church, 12716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Health Care Unit at The
Chesapeake for their service and dedication for so many years. The work they
perform is valuable.
The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to The Peninsula
Rescue Mission, 3700 Huntington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. View and post condolences
on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press from November 3 to November 4,
2009.
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November 03,
2009
We are so sorry to hear
about Mrs. Nettles. She and Mr. Nettles were very special people. Your
family is in our hearts and prayers. Love,
November 03,
2009
Mrs. Nettles was a
wonderful teacher. I had her many years ago at Menchville. She was
a very kind lady and I will always remember her. My prayers go out
to the family. May God bring comfort to you and love through your
family and many friends.
~ Linda Seward
Vinyard, Newport News, Virginia
November 03,
2009
A new star will shine in heaven tonight. Frances has gone home. I have
fond memories of her when I was a child. Your family lived next door to my
Aunt Lee, and we girls played together.
My thoughts and prayers are with your families at this time.
~ Trissie Dobson Myers,
Centerville, GA
I am so sorry to hear of your
loss. It is sad when our parents leave us no matter their age or ours.
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
November 03,
2009
Mrs. Nettles was the cutest
little lady at Orcutt. I'll bet that she and Virginia Smith are just
kicking up their heels for joy as they dance around with their husbands in
heaven. I have such fond memories of the Nettles family. Our loss is
heaven's gain. We will all miss Frances so much.
November 03,
2009
What a sweet lady and a
great biology teacher. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her remaining
family. May she rest in peace.
~ John DiGiacomo, Prince George, Virginia
November 03,
2009
Bill and I send our sincere
sympathy to your family.
Mrs. Nettles was a lovely woman and special on many levels. She was my
Biology teacher at NNHS and I enjoyed her class. But before that she was a
special neighbor and I recall dying Easter Eggs in her home several times
while growing up in the East End. She and Mr. Nettles were special people
at Orcutt Avenue Baptist Church during my youth and I will always remember
them fondly.
We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy (Mitchell) Wynne and Bill Wynne
November 03,
2009
Sorry to hear of your loss.
I only met Mrs. Nettles on one or two occasions when I was very young but I
remember my mother Mildred who has passed on speaking of her many times as
such a beautiful person. My mother did private duty nursing for Mrs.
Nettles' mother and brother Eubank and another family member in the East End
area of Newport News. May God be with the entire family during this most
difficult time.
Barbara Clark Newton
November 03,
2009
Mrs. Nettles was my biology
teacher at NNHS many years ago. She was an inspiration to me and made me
want to excel. She is a teacher I have never forgotten especially because
she was kind, loving and had the most gorgeous smile. She is and was loved
by many.
Gail Latta Pearce
November 04,
2009
John & LaRhue sorry to hear of
your loss God Bless All.
November 04,
2009
Mrs. Nettles was my tenth grade
biology teacher at NNHS. She was always kind and understanding and what a
"true" teacher should be. I will always remember fondly the time I spent
in her class.
November 04,
2009
Mrs. Nettles was a beautiful
person and a strong teacher. I look back to those years at Newport News
High School as great years because of the friends there and because we
were blessed with fabulous teachers like Mrs. Nettles. I remember her love
of science, her firm kindness with students, and her absolutely gorgeous
complexion. I'm glad she had a long life as she touched so many in a
positive manner. While sad, I'm sure her family is very proud to have had
such a wonderful person as a mentor.
All good wishes,
Becky Goolsby McCallum
November 08,
2009
I send sincere condolence to
the family in the loss of Mrs. Nettles. She was a wonderful lady and
teacher. How fortunate I am to have had her help me ‘make the grade” in
biology in 1959. May God keep her in his care.
~ Norman Covert,
Frederick, Maryland
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Our deepest sympathies are
extended to Mrs. Nettles' family, friends, and former students at this difficult
time.
From Don Chaney ('66)
of MD - 11/04/09 - "Death Notice for
Frances C. Nettles":
Did not know if you saw in the Daily Press
online that Frances Nettles passed away. She was one of my homeroom teachers in
the 9th grade.
Take care, Don Chaney
Thank you, Don, I appreciate
your telling me this, as I might have missed it while I was out of town this
week.
From
Wayne
Stokes ('65) of VA - 11/09/09 - "
Mrs. Nettles":
CBD,
Although much belated, I had to express my
sadness regarding the passing of Mrs. Nettles. What a wonderful lady!! She was
truly caring, helpful, and concerned with the welfare of her students. I was
fortunate enough to have been taught Biology by Mrs. Nettles and have nothing
but fond memories of her and her class.
To me, it seemed she never forgot anyone.
Some twenty years after '65 I saw Mrs. Nettles at the Warwick Restaurant
during breakfast hours and she addressed me by name! Spoke with me about what I
had been doing, my family, and assured me that I would succeed in any endeavor I
undertook. She even mentioned my being in her class!!
Many are the times that I have thought about
her over the passing years. What a magnificent and decent human being. A great
loss.
TC!
"R"
Thank you, Wayne, what a beautiful
remembrance.
Y'all take good care of each
other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll
Always Have
Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Words and Music by George Bennard,
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Till my trophies at last I lay down;
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And exchange it some day for a crown.
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