SJ143: Celebrating the life of Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley.

WHEREAS, Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley of Norfolk, a loving wife, mother, and respected citizen, died on January 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, a native of Pickens County, South Carolina, Lillie Teasley was the daughter of James and Gertrude Bradley and was one of two siblings; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley married the love of her life, Deacon Harry Teasley, with whom she enjoyed 59 years of marriage; together they raised seven wonderful children, Barbara, Patsy, Charles, Larry, Donald, Frederick, and Calvin; and

WHEREAS, an industrious and hardworking woman, Lillie Teasley was a retired domestic worker for several prominent families in Norfolk, who remember her with compassion and gratitude; and

WHEREAS, known for her warm smile, generosity, and kind heart, Lillie Teasley enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and brought great joy and happiness to her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley was a dedicated member of Faith Temple Church, COGIC, where she served as a licensed evangelist, deaconess, and Sunday School teacher; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley will be sorely missed by her large and loving family, including children Barbara, Charles, Larry, Donald, Frederick, and Calvin; her 24 grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a beloved and respected citizen of Norfolk, Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley as an expression of the General Assembly?s respect for her memory.

WHEREAS, Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley of Norfolk, a loving wife, mother, and respected citizen, died on January 1, 2010; and

WHEREAS, a native of Pickens County, South Carolina, Lillie Teasley was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Bradley and was one of two siblings; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley married the love of her life, the late Deacon Harry Teasley, with whom she enjoyed 59 years of marriage; together they raised seven wonderful children, Barbara, the late Patsy, Charles, Larry, Donald, Frederick, and Calvin; and

WHEREAS, an industrious and hard-working woman, Lillie Teasley was a retired domestic worker for several prominent families in Norfolk, who remember her with compassion and gratitude; and

WHEREAS, known for her warm smile, generosity, and kind heart, Lillie Teasley enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and brought great joy and happiness to her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley was a dedicated member of Faith Temple Church, COGIC, where she served as a licensed evangelist, deaconess, and Sunday school teacher; and

WHEREAS, Lillie Teasley will be sorely missed by her large and loving family, including children Barbara, Charles, Larry, Donald, Frederick, and Calvin; her 24 grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly mourn the passing of a beloved and respected citizen of Norfolk, Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Lillie Elizabeth Bradley Teasley as an expression of the General Assembly?s respect for her memory.