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Obituary of Vernice Wills Berkley

VERNICE WILLS BERKLEY

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, November 2, 2001

Vernice Wills Berkley , 82, passed away to eternal rest Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001. A native of Southampton County, Vernice lived for many years in Norfolk. She had been a Hampton resident since 1951. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

A beloved mother and grandmother, Vernice is survived by her daughter, Betty B. Jacobson and husband Richard of Hampton; two sons, Arthur E. Berkley and wife Sharon of Carrollton and William B. Berkley and wife Patricia of Hampton; and her grandchildren, Jeremy Jacobson and Aaron Jacobson, Valerie B. Westheimer and Amber Nicole Berkley . She is also survived by her sister, Marjorie W . Lee and her brother, Thomas Nelson ``Joe'' Wills, both of Norfolk. She was preceded in death by her husband, W .B. Berkley , her parents, and a sister.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lawrence A. Erbin officiating. A graveside service will be held today at 3 p.m. in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The family suggests memorials take the form of contributions to Aldersgate U.M.C., 151 Wythe Parkway, Hampton, VA 23661. Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, is in charge of arrangements.
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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Vernice Wills Berkley, 82, of Hampton, died 30 Oct 2001. A native of Southampton County, she lived many years in Norfolk and had been a Hampton resident since 1951. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

A funeral was held 2 Nov 2001 at 11 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lawrence A. Erbin officiating. A graveside service was held 2 Nov 2001 at 3 p.m. at Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley.

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VERNICE WILLS BERKLEY

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, November 2, 2001

Vernice Wills Berkley, 82, passed away to eternal rest Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001 [30 Oct 2001]. A native of Southampton County, Vernice lived for many years in Norfolk. She had been a Hampton resident since 1951. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

A beloved mother and grandmother, Vernice is survived by her daughter, Betty B. Jacobson and husband Richard of Hampton; two sons, Arthur E. Berkley and wife Sharon of Carrollton and William B. Berkley and wife Patricia of Hampton; and her grandchildren, Jeremy Jacobson and Aaron Jacobson, Valerie B. Westheimer and Amber Nicole Berkley. She is also survived by her sister, Marjorie W. Lee and her brother, Thomas Nelson "Joe" Wills, both of Norfolk. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. B. Berkley, her parents, and a sister.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today [2 Nov 2001] at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lawrence A. Erbin officiating. A graveside service will be held today [2 Nov 2001] at 3 p.m. in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The family suggests memorials take the form of contributions to Aldersgate U.M.C., 151 Wythe Parkway, Hampton, VA 23661. Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, is in charge of arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Vernice Wills Berkley                |
| Age   | 82                                   |
| Birth | 1919 (estimated); Southampton County |
| Death | 30 Oct 2001                          |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                      | Relationship          | Residence  |
|---------------------------|-----------------------|------------|
| Vernice Wills Berkley     | Decedent              | Hampton    |
| Betty B. Jacobson         | Daughter              | Hampton    |
| Richard Jacobson          | Son-in-law            | Hampton    |
| Arthur E. Berkley         | Son                   | Carrollton |
| Sharon Berkley            | Daughter-in-law       | Carrollton |
| William B. Berkley        | Son                   | Hampton    |
| Patricia Berkley          | Daughter-in-law       | Hampton    |
| Jeremy Jacobson           | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Aaron Jacobson            | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Valerie B. Westheimer     | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Amber Nicole Berkley      | Grandchild            | Unknown    |
| Marjorie W. Lee           | Sister                | Norfolk    |
| Thomas Nelson "Joe" Wills | Brother               | Norfolk    |
| W. B. Berkley             | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown    |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 2 Nov 2001           |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Southampton County.
• Lived many years in Norfolk.
• Resident of Hampton since 1951.
• Member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
• Funeral arrangements handled by Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, Hampton.
• Birth name was Vernice Wills.


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