Irma Bland Obituary

Irma L. Bland

Portsmouth - Irma Lassiter Bland, 87, a wonderful mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at Consulate Healthcare in Windsor. She was the widow of L. P. Bland, III and the daughter of the late Erma and Wallace B. Lassiter. 

Born in Virginia, she was a school teacher for the Portsmouth Public Schools for 39 years. She touched many lives, not only through teaching, but the many friendships she had. 

She is survived by her son, Richard P. Bland and wife, Angie, of Windsor; granddaughters, Amanda Bland, Meagan Jenkins (Adam); and a great-grandmother to be in June to Aubrey Jenkins; sister-in-law, Nan Seeley; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Bland and wife, Jane. 

A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:30 a. m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 3312 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA by Pastor Lisa Nordan with burial at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, on Monday, May 6 from 7 to 8:30 p. m. Memorial donations may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church Building Fund at the above address. Condolences may be registered at www.bakerfoster.com.

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See also: 
1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameIrmaBland&page1
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/irma-bland-obituary?id11129898
3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Irma-Lassiter-Bland/

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Irma Lassiter Bland, 87, a dedicated mother and grandmother, passed away on 3 May 2013. Born in Virginia, she was a school teacher in Portsmouth Public Schools for 39 years. She is survived by her son, granddaughters, and other family members.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A funeral service for Irma Lassiter Bland was conducted on 7 May 2013 at Centenary United Methodist Church, Portsmouth, VA, with burial at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family received friends on 6 May 2013 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel.

## The Edited Obituary

Irma L. Bland

Portsmouth - Irma Lassiter Bland, 87, a wonderful mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, 3 May 2013 at Consulate Healthcare in Windsor. She was the widow of L. P. Bland, III and the daughter of the late Erma and Wallace B. Lassiter.

Born in Virginia, she was a school teacher for the Portsmouth Public Schools for 39 years. She touched many lives, not only through teaching, but the many friendships she had.

She is survived by her son, Richard P. Bland and wife, Angie, of Windsor; granddaughters, Amanda Bland, Meagan Jenkins (Adam); and a great-grandmother to be in June to Aubrey Jenkins; sister-in-law, Nan Seeley; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Bland and wife, Jane.

A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, 7 May 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 3312 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA by Pastor Lisa Nordan with burial at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, on Monday, 6 May from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church Building Fund at the above address. Condolences may be registered at www.bakerfoster.com.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Irma Lassiter Bland        |
|---------|----------------------------|
| Age     | 87                         |
| Birth   | 1926 (estimated); Virginia |
| Death   | 3 May 2013; Windsor        |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship         | Residence      |
|-------------------------|----------------------|----------------|
| Irma Lassiter Bland     | Decedent             | Portsmouth, VA |
| L. P. Bland, III        | Predeceased Spouse   | --             |
| Wallace B. Lassiter     | Predeceased Parent   | --             |
| Erma Lassiter           | Predeceased Parent   | --             |
| Richard P. Bland        | Child                | Windsor        |
| Angie Bland             | Daughter-in-law      | Windsor        |
| Amanda Bland            | Grandchild           | Unknown        |
| Meagan Jenkins          | Grandchild           | Unknown        |
| Adam Jenkins            | Grandchild-in-law    | Unknown        |
| Nan Seeley              | Sister-in-law        | Unknown        |
| Jimmy Bland             | Brother-in-law       | Unknown        |
| Jane Bland              | Sister-in-law        | Unknown        |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Irma Lassiter Bland was a school teacher for the Portsmouth Public Schools for 39 years.
2. She was born in Virginia.
3. She touched many lives through her teaching and numerous friendships.
4. Irma passed away at Consulate Healthcare in Windsor.

## Publication Details

| Place        | Name                          | Date       |
|--------------|-------------------------------|------------|
| Portsmouth   | Unknown                       | 3 May 2013 |