11/03/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Frances Cosby Nettles
Frances Cosby Nettles
Probably
Newport News High School Class of 1931 |
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. |
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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.
Published in Daily Press from November 3 to November 4,
2009. |
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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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The Old Rugged Cross
Words and Music by George Bennard, 1913
(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.
"The Old Rugged Cross" midi courtesy of http://www.divtune.com/dtmid.htm - 03/01/07
"The Old Rugged Cross" lyrics and history courtesy of http://synergy_2.tripod.com/lyrics/ruggedc1.html - 03/01/07
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
Pink Flower Divider Line clip art courtesy of - oops, I cannot locate that information at the moment.....