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Shirley Flanagan Rea

  • December 23, 2011
  • Norfolk, Virginia
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“Julie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Dana Oblak - Virginia Beach, VA

“Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. May her memory be eternal. ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Andrula&Emanuel Delidakis Family - VA

“Nicole, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We are here if you need anything. ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Kim and Mike Kithcart - VA

“Jurgen and I are remembering the great Octoberfest fun with both you and Shirley. Artie, I truly loved working with Shirley and will miss her dearly...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Julia Gabler - Norfolk, VA

“Julie, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Artie and Cole. I was very sorry to hear about your loss ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Beverly Scott - Norfolk, VA

“Our commmunity has loss a wonderfuul & lovely person. Very sorrow to learn of Shirley's death. She was such an assest to Larrymore Elementary and a...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Patricia & Nicholas Tompanis - VA

“Julie, Nicole, and family, I hope you will remember me. Your mom was my assistant when I taught kindergarten at Coleman Place. I have so many fond...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Christine Butler - Chesapeake, VA

“Sue was a wonderful person and you have our thoughts and prayers to add to the warm memories you have of her. God bless. ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: David & Janie Bundy - VA

“Dear Julie and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Andrea and Diego - Norfolk, VA

“Shirley was such a wonderful person & a terrific friend. We will always remember her laughter,the good times & how she went out of her way to make...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Ray & Loretta Hieronimus - VA

“May her memory be eternal. Great woman, great heart. Love, William & Maria Harless ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: William & Maria Harless - VA

“Six hundred miles seems like a million miles away at this time. Sue was a angel on earth. Her smile and neverending joy for life will be greatly...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Al & Deb Edwards - Fleming Island, FL

“Artie, Maria, Melina & Michael ~and all family. We are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers. The Dooley Family ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Christine - VA

“Artie,Artie Jr., Maria, Julie, Paul, Nicole, Damien & all the grandchildren, We are deeply sorrowful for your loss. We love you, you are in our...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Dick & Beulah Perkins - Norfolk, VA

“Nicole, Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family. ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Debbie Sanchez - Virginia BEach, VA

“Shirley was a very special friend and she will be greatly missed. We enjoyed the times we spent with her and will alway remember her kind and...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Allan & Roberta Phipps - VA

“Arty - She was a fun and loving person. I appreciate all the good times we were able to have together. My prayers are with you and your family. ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Helen Burdick - Chesapeake, VA

“A beautiful tribute to a great lady. May your memories comfort you and bring you peace. I am so very sorry for your loss. ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Linda F Prosperie - Austin, TX

“Artie, We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother. God has her in his arms now. Many prayers to your family. Cheri and Floyd McVay, Norfolk ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: cheri mcvay - norfolk, VA


Shirley (Sue) Flanagan Rea, 69, of Norfolk, VA, died Friday, December 23, 2011. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous, two-year battle against cancer. Shirley is survived by her husband of 48 years, Arthur M. Rea; and their children, Arthur M. Rea, Jr. and wife Maria Rea, Julie Rea Morgan and husband Paul Morgan, Jr., and Nicole Rea Ormond and husband Damien Ormond. She was the proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren, Jordan, Jake, Justin, Austin, Grant, Melina, Michael, and Damien, Jr. Shirley is also survived by a sister, Carol Marino; and many dear friends. She retired from Norfolk Public Schools after 28 years of service and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and being with her friends and family. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Kempsville Chapel of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 1485 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Shirley may be made to The Dwelling Place, Union Mission Ministries, the lung Cancer alliance, The American Cancer Society, or the Vietnam Veterans of America. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.