Doris Dawn Abourjilie, 77, loving matriarch who was instrumental in her family's lives - Southside Daily
Aug 31, 2019
Virginia Beach.Doris was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Marvin and Juanise Kenyon. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Abourjilie. Doris is cherished in memory by her loving husband of 56 years, Robert Abourjilie; children, Kathy Williams and Brenda Abourjilie-Willis (Chris); grandchildren, Jeremy Hall, Brittany Hall, Jessica Hall and C.J. Willis. Doris moved from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Virginia Beach as a child. She went on to pursue working part time with public schools and Jewel Anne’s Hallmark. She was instrumental in her family’s lives, as she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be cherished and missed by all who knew her.A visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at the funeral home chapel. Burial will immediately follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. After the services, there will be a reception at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home to fellowship with the family.Share online condolences with the family at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home.Always be informed. Get the latest news and information delivered to your inbox...
Jack Totten Smith, 91, boater who loved cruising the Chesapeake Bay - Southside Daily
Aug 31, 2019
He was born in Dante and grew up in the town of Abingdon, which always remained near and dear to his heart. Jack was a 1951 graduate of Emory and Henry College and had remained an active alumnus. After graduation, he married the love of his life, Jeanne M. Craig, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and started his career in business engineering.His U.S. Air Force career took him to Japan at the time of the Korean War. Jack later moved to Virginia, where he worked for NASA at Langley in Newport News. His next career took him into sales engineering with Sealtest, and then with Tidewater Supply Company. In 1978, he along with 18 coworkers, founded TENCARVA Machinery Company, of which he became vice president. After years with TENCARVA, Jack retired to spend time with his wife and family and enjoy one of his greatest passions in life, boating and cruising up and down the Chesapeake Bay. He was a proud member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.Jack was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. After his wife passed away, Jack moved to Westminster Canterbury, where he spent the later years of his life. He loved socializing and singing and was a member of the men’s chorus and choir at Westminster. He also joined the Angel Flight medical transport team to help with the transport of people with medical needs far from home. Over the years, Jack touched many lives with his sense of humor, knowledge, friendship and love of life. He will truly be missed.Jack is survived by his son, Craig T. Smith, and his wife, Pam; daughters, Lori A. Elkins and Kimberly S. Bertini, and her husband, Joe; and grandchildren, Carly Gray, and her husband, Patrick, Dana Dailey, and her husband, Mike, Nicolas Bertini and Mikayla Bertini.A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at Westminster Canterbury Chapel. A private committal service will follow at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angel Flight.Share online condolences with the family at Rosewood-Kellu...
BUNDY, Shirley J. - Buffalo News
Aug 4, 2019
BUNDY - Shirley J. August 2, 2019, age 85, beloved wife of the late Harold E. Bundy; dear mother of Cynthia Ruggiero, David (late Debra) Bundy, Wendy (Matthew) Steiner and the late Deborah (Russell) Maxwell; loving grandmother of R.J. (Brandy) Maxwell, Jason Maxwell, T.J. Ruggiero, David Bundy and Brittney Bundy; great-grandmother of many great-grandchildren. Shirley was predeceased by four siblings. The family will be present to receive friends Monday, August 5, 2019, from 4-8 PM at the (Delaware Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1132 Delaware Ave. (near W. Ferry) Buffalo, where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 11 AM. Entombment will be in Rosewood Mausoleum in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Shirley's memory to Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation. Please share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com ...