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12/13/13 - NNHS Newsletter -
Jean Riggins Southall

Jean Riggins Southall
(d. 08 Dec 2010)

Newport News High School Class of February 1947

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   
   There is more sad news today. 
   Jean Riggins Southall, Class of February 1947, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 in Hampton at the age of 84.


From the Daily Press - 12/13/13:  

                   Jean Riggins Southall

   

HAMPTON - Jean Riggins Southall, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2013 and reunited with her soul mate, Tommy.

She was preceded in death by her parents Susan Kea Riggins and Elton S. Riggins and by her husband of 62 years Thomas O. Southall, Sr.

She is survived by her four children; Jean S. Beachum and her husband Vernon of Fort Ashby, WV, Susan S. Hancock of Hampton, Thomasine S. Huff and her husband George of Warner Robins, GA and Thomas O. Southall, Jr. and his wife Wendy of Hampton.

 

Jean Riggins Southall
 
 


Jean was a faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church where she shared her many talents. She worked in the primary dept for many years. She loved to surround herself with children and she cared for every one. In her spare time she loved to bake, knit and crochet. Most of all she loved to laugh and to bring people together. Jean, after graduating from Newport News High School, went to work as a telephone operator at C&P Telephone.

She married in July of 1948 and later took on the full time roles of mother and grandmother. She was an avid Hampton High School Band Parent for her three daughters. Best known as Mom or Nana to the many young people that entered her home, she loved the Christmas season and all it had to offer. She loved to see the festive lights. It was a time she could gather her family and friends together for a meal and a time of sharing. Her home was always full of love.

A special thanks to the Coliseum Park Nursing Home staff for their caring attitudes and words of encouragement.

The family requests that expressions of love and condolences be expressed by donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Heart Association, Alzheimer's Association.

The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, with Rev. Lawrence Beirmann officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in Daily Press on December 13, 2013.

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Jean and family: Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I have heard so many wonderful things about your mom from Heather that I feel I knew her. She was a very special woman. I know you all have wonderful memories. Again, sorry for your loss but celebrating Heaven's gain. With Love: Delma and Delores Milliken

~ Delores Milliken, Wilmington, North Carolina


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  God has another flower to add to his garden....................... Ever to bloom in peace.............
 

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May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

~ American Heart Association
 

December 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was a faithful servant and loved by all. My prayers are with you at this time.

~ F.A. Saunders, Newport News, Virginia
 



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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

~ Neil and Cristel Chetney, Hampton, Virginia
 


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   Our sincerest condolences are extended to Mrs. Southall's family and friends at this difficult time.


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

                          Love to all, Carol

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Carol Buckley Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
915-780-3048


It Is Well with My Soul

Words by Horatio G. Spafford, 1873
Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1876


When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, tho' trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious tho't:
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend,
"Even so" it is well with my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.


"It Is Well with My Soul" midi (sequenced by Brian M. Ames) and lyrics courtesy of http://users.stargate.net/~bmames/ht0026_.htm  - 11/14/08

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

Animated Greenery with Flashing Amber Lights Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.christmas-graphics-plus.com/free/wreaths.html - 12/15/08

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