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Beaver, WV 25813
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“Kyle, my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time!!
Don.
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1 of 24 | Posted by: Donald L. Collins Sr. - Beckley, WV
“Don't make those brown eyes blue. Jerry Matthew Weikle.
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2 of 24 | Posted by: Jerry M. Weikle - Roanoke, VA
“Kyle, Denia will be greatly missed by all of us. She was a very caring and active person. We share her love of family history and appreciate all...Read More »
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3 of 24 | Posted by: Jerry Buchanan Family - Poquoson, VA
“my prayers are with gordenia's family.
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4 of 24 | Posted by: Herman Fink - Centreville, VA
“Kyle, my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
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5 of 24 | Posted by: Pam Kerschner - Pawleys Island, SC
“Kyle, Venton, Clinton, Rick, family & loved ones, I am so very sorry for the passing of Denia. I pray that the Lord will bless and comfort all of you...Read More »
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6 of 24 | Posted by: Juanita Craner - Yuma, AZ
“Denia has always had the ability to make everyone around her feel special! I am a few years younger, so as neighbors I looked up to her as one of my...Read More »
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7 of 24 | Posted by: Brenda K. McKinney Rotenberry - WV
“Kyle and Family, I am so saddened by Denia's passing. When you, Denia, and I shared our meal at the Herndon Heights Reunion a few weeks ago, little...Read More »
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8 of 24 | Posted by: Carol McKinney Lambert - WV
“Sending family and friends my deepest condolences in your loss. The HHS alumni has lost their most ardent cheerleader! Rest in peace, Denia.
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9 of 24 | Posted by: janice ellis webb - suffolk, VA
“Our deepest sympathies go out to Gordenia's family and friends. She was always passionate about the importance of our heritage connected to Herndon...Read More »
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10 of 24 | Posted by: Randy & Veronica Nixon Hamilton - WV
“Kyle-our prayers are with you and your family as you face this difficult time
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11 of 24 | Posted by: David & Vicky Robinson - WV
“We are so sorry for your loss.We will always remember Denia as a good friend,wife and mother.We wish we could be there.She will always be with you.
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12 of 24 | Posted by: Art and Donna McClanahan and family - VA
“Kyle and boys, I am so sorry for your lose. I am still in shock as I'm sure you are. This has been a big lose to the Church family also. Denia...Read More »
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13 of 24 | Posted by: Linda Mckinney Hargis - PA
“We are so sorry to hear of Gordenia's passing. She will certainly be remembered and appreciated by so many for making our HHS reunions so special. ...Read More »
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14 of 24 | Posted by: Tim and Anna Wall - Cool Ridge, WV
“To Denia's family, I send my love, prayers and sympathy. She made this earth a much better place with her presence because she touched so many lives....Read More »
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15 of 24 | Posted by: Daisy Criss - Itmann, WV - Friend
“The Nixon family wishes to express our deepest condolences. We are saddened to hear of her passing.
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16 of 24 | Posted by: Walter Nixon - Cool Ridge, WV
“To Denia's brothers and family.I wish to express my sorrow at this time of grief.I'm sure she has gone to a better place.
DAVE
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17 of 24 | Posted by: Dave Cook - princeton, WV
“Thank you, Denia, for all your attention to making sure that our family 'knew' our family. Your work in teaching me about who-was-whom in our lineage...Read More »
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18 of 24 | Posted by: Jeff Shrewsbury Family - TN
“We are so sorry for you loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
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19 of 24 | Posted by: CH Meade III & family - Palmyra, VA
“kyle sorry about your wife she was well liked by
everyone lowell mills spokane wa
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20 of 24 | Posted by: lowell mills - Spokane, WA - WA
“Kyle & Family,,I was so shock to hear about Denia. She was so Happy and looked very pretty on Thursday night, I talked with her and she was thrilled...Read More »
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21 of 24 | Posted by: Sue Poindexter - Wyoming,, WV
“To Uncle Kyle, Vinton, Clinton, and Rick,
Aunt Denia will be so greatly missed in our lives. Through the years, she has been such a dear,...Read More »
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22 of 24 | Posted by: Dennis and Rhonda Phillips
“I wish I had the chance to tell you this. I am who I am today in part because of you. I will never forget the things you have done for us. All you...Read More »
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23 of 24 | Posted by: Kara Lowery - Glen Morgan, WV
“The staff at Blue Ridge extends deepest sympathy to the family during this very difficult time.
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24 of 24 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home
GORDENIA MAE "DENIA" SHREWSBURY
Gordenia Mae "Denia" Shrewsbury went to be with our Heavenly Father, September 3, 2011 at Beckley Appalachian Hospital.
Born on June 1, 1943 in Mullens, WV; she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mae Hickok. Denia was a graduate of Herndon High School and the owner of the former Beckley Ambulance Service.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jerry Hickok and Larry Hickok.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 49 years, Kyle Shrewsbury; her sons, Venton Shrewsbury and wife, Sandi; Clinton Shrewsbury and wife, Robin; and Rick Shrewsbury and Amy; two granddaughters, Kyleigh and Ella Shrewsbury; three step-granddaughters, Kara Lowery and husband, Robert; Sara Staud and husband, Frank and Brianna Merchant; five step-great-grandchildren, Tyler, Cory, Jim, Katie, and Krista.
Denia is also survived by four brothers, Don Hickok and wife, Linda; Bill Hickok; Jim Hickok and wife, Norma and Paul Hickok and wife, Hazel. She also leaves behind her loving brothers and sisters in laws and an extended family of loving nephews, nieces, friends, and neighbors.
Denia was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church in Beaver, WV and an active member of the Herndon High School Alumni and Leisure Lanes Bowling League.
Friends may gather with the family from 6:00PM until 9:00PM Monday, September 5, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.
The funeral service will be held 1:00PM Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Beckley with Dr. Rollan Roberts Pastor of Victory Baptist Church officiating with graveside services following at the George Shrewsbury Cemetery in Barkers Ridge, WV.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victory Baptist Church PO Box 549 Beaver WV 25813.
Online condolences and other information can be found by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley is in charge of the arrangements.
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