## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Jeannette Jerome Darden died on 14 Mar 1905 in Suffolk at her daughter's home. She was 79 years old. Formerly Norfleet, she was a devout member of Glebe's P. E. Church. She was survived by three daughters and two sons.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

The funeral took place on 15 Mar 1905 at 10:30 AM from the residence. Rev. Joseph B. Dunn, rector of St. Paul's, conducted the services and accompanied the remains to the old family burying ground near Driver, Va.

## Transcript

Janette Jerome Norfleet

15 April 1825 - 14 Mar 1905
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An Aged Lady's Death. 

Mrs. Jeannette Jerome Darden, after a brief illness, died in Suffolk this afternoon [14 Mar 1905] at the home of a daughter, Mrs. A. B. Daughtrey, Franklin Street, near East Washington Street. She had been ill only a few days. Death was caused by old age and acute indigestion. 

The funeral will take place at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning [15 Mar 1905] from the residence. The services will be conducted by Rev. Joseph B. Dunn, rector of St. Paul's, who also will accompany the remains to the old family burying ground, near Driver, Va. The body will be laid beside the grave of the deceased's late husband, Jacob Darden.

Mrs. Darden's name before marriage was Norfleet. She was a good woman and was a devout member of Glebe's P. E. Church, near Churchland.

The deceased is survived by three daughters and two sons: Mrs. A. B. Daughtrey and Mrs. A. P. Gomer, of Suffolk; Mrs. J. H. Tome, of Elizabeth City, N. C., and J. W. and A. G. Darden, of Lower Parish.

The pallbearers: W. E. Hines, R. R. Allen, W. W. Eley, Dr. J. P. Whedbee, W. G. Elam, E. L. Folk and J. B. Pinner.

Norfolk, Virginia
Virginian-Pilot
14 Mar 1905
Page 6
Obituary for Jeannette Jerome Darden

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[Birth: 15 April 1825 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]
[Death: 14 Mar 1905 - Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Jeannette Jerome Darden                                 |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 79 years                                                |
| Birth   | 15 April 1825; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA |
| Death   | 14 Mar 1905; Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia, USA   |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                 | Relationship         | Residence             |
|----------------------|----------------------|-----------------------|
| Jacob Darden         | Husband (deceased)   | Unknown               |
| Mrs. A. B. Daughtrey | Daughter             | Suffolk               |
| Mrs. A. P. Gomer     | Daughter             | Suffolk               |
| Mrs. J. H. Tome      | Daughter             | Elizabeth City, N. C. |
| J. W. Darden         | Son                  | Lower Parish          |
| A. G. Darden         | Son                  | Lower Parish          |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper        | Location           | Date         | Page |
|------------------|--------------------|--------------|------|
| Virginian-Pilot  | Norfolk, Virginia  | 14 Mar 1905  | 6    |
## Other Relevant Information

Maiden name: Norfleet
Church membership: Glebe's P. E. Church, near Churchland
Cause of death: Old age and acute indigestion
Burial location: Old family burying ground, near Driver, Va.
Pallbearers: W. E. Hines, R. R. Allen, W. W. Eley, Dr. J. P. Whedbee, W. G. Elam, E. L. Folk, J. B. Pinner