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Dorothea Harrison Obituary

SUFFOLK - Ms. Dorothea Porter Harrison, 51, was called to her eternal rest on June 14, 2005. She was the daughter of Patience Porter and the late Ozie Earl Porter Sr. She was a graduate of John Yeates High School and also attended Career Development Institute where she trained to become a certified nursing assistant. She was employed by Sentara Health Care Services. Dorothea was also a member of the Christian Home Baptist Church where she served on the usher and nursing ministries. She is survived by her mother, Patience Porter; two sisters, Nancy Oliver of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Janet Wilson of Gloucester, Va.; one brother, Ozie Porter Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held noon Friday, June 17, at Christian Home Baptist Church. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Shivers Funeral Chapel and one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Shivers Funeral Chapel, Smithfield.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2005.

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Vernon Hurdle

June 27, 2005

I was truly sadden to learn of your

loss. Dorothea and I had just talked

this spring. To hear of her passing

I know that I have lost a friend.To

the family, God just goes into his garden and he picks the best of his flowers, those flowers will never die.

VALERIE HILL

June 16, 2005

I was sad to hear about the passing of your loved one..But God knows best and I am glad he does...I pray that God will bless the family and keep them in his care...Take care of one another and always remember to show love to each and everyone everyday that God allows you to see because we never know when it will be our last time..God Bless

Edward Lyons

June 16, 2005

Often in life we can say that we are blessed, truly blessed, with one true friend. Dorothea was that friend to me. Being related to her and gaining strength and knowledge from her was one of the greatest highlights of my life. Memories of the good and bad times we both shared will always be cherished. The phone conversations, visitations, meals and comradery will be missed but not forgotten. Knowing that God, in His infinite Wisdom, is far too wise to make a mistake, I accept her passing as His Will. The pain is great but I realize that she's now in His presence. To the family, I offer my sympathy. If we never had any rain, how then would we grow?

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