06/11/10 - NNHS Newsletter

06/11/10 - NNHS Newsletter -
Fayetta Covert Stansbury

Fayetta Covert Stansbury
(23 Nov 1954 - 03 June 2010)

Newport News High School / Ferguson High School Class of 1972

Dear Friends and Schoolmates, We have still more sad news today. Fayetta Covert Stansbury, younger sister of Harry Covert ('57) of MD, Norm Covert ('61) of MD, and Rachel Covert Paquette ('64) of MA, passed away in Melbourne, Florida on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the age of 55.

Among her many cousins is Sherry Hensel Huycke ('69) of VA.

From Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 06/10/10, 9:57 PM - "Sad News":

Webmistress,

It is with a broken heart that I report my sister Fayetta M. (Covert) Stansbury (Ferguson HS '72) died Thursday night June 3, 2010, at Holmes Regional Hospital Center, Melbourne, FL. A celebration of her life was held Wednesday June 9, 2010 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Boynton Beach, FL with interment in Boca Raton Cemetery and Mausoleum.

She was daughter of Mary E. (Goodson) Covert and the late Rev. Harry M. Covert Sr. She is survived by her husband Timothy Stansbury, daughter Erin S. Greaves and husband Julian; and three grandsons; brothers The Rev. Harry M. Covert Jr. and Norman M. Covert both of Frederick, MD; sister Rachel (Covert) Paquette of Southborough, MA; Aunts Christine (Goodson) Hensel of Newport News, Arlene (Goodson) Davis, Charleston, SC; Myra (Goodson) Jessen of Hayes, VA; and Uncle Carl C. Goodson and wife Margaret (Taylor) Goodson of Nellysford, VA; and large extended family.

Fay attended Stonewall Jackson Elementary School and Newport News High School where she sang in the chorus and was a member of the Typhoon Marching Band percussion playing Glockenspiel and Concert Band playing French Horn. With the close of NNHS, Fay was transferred to Ferguson High School and was a member of its 1972 senior class.

Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Fayetta C. Stansbury to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.

Norm Covert ('61) MD

Oh, Norm, I'm so very sorry to learn this sad news! I cannot even imagine the pain of losing a baby sister, but I'm so glad you have your faith - and the knowledge of Fay's faith as well - to sustain you in such a time. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.

From the Sun-Sentinel (Broward County, FL) - 06/06/10:

Fayetta Covert Stansbury

			Stansbury, Fayetta Covert, 55, of Melbourne, FL and formally of Delray Beach passed away June 3rd, 2010. Mrs. Stansbury is survived by her husband Timothy Stansbury; her daughter Erin Stansbury Greaves; son-in-law Julian Greaves; and her three grandsons Justin, 11, Jamison, 4, and Benjamin, 1. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday June, 9, 2010, 10AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10935 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33436 with entombment to follow at the Boca Raton Cemetery & Mausoleum.
	1956 - Fay and Norm

In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.

Published in the Sun-Sentinel on June 6, 2010.

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June 06, 2010

Please accept my condolences for your mother's passing. I know that this is a very hard time and my prayers and thoughts are with you.

~ Lois Bloom, Atlantis, Florida

June 06, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stay strong and keep smiling.

~ Lois Bloom, Atlantis, Florida

June 06, 2010

Our hearts are very heavy and sad that we will not see your smiling face. We find it hard to fathom that you have left us. Your family, friends and the world have lost a very loving, warm and talented lady. We love you and will miss you very much.

~ Sharon Lee-Stansbury, Brooksville, Florida

June 07, 2010

Tim and family, my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow, God's strength be with you to carry you through. Sincerely, Carol

~ Carol Dracoules, Melbourne, Florida

June 07, 2010

I have such wonderful memories from my childhood of your family and you all hold such a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

~ Lauren Crocker, Delray Beach, Florida

June 07, 2010

Tim, accept my condolences, for this hard trial. Sincerely.

~ Béatrice Ménahesse, Toulouse (France)

June 07, 2010

You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. Sincerely, Stéphane.

~ Stéphane Sevestre, Toulouse (France)

June 10, 2010

Tim, my condolences for the death of your wife. Sincerely, Jean-Marc (Toulouse, France)

~ Stéphane Sevestre, Toulouse (France)

June 10, 2010

You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. Sincerely, David.

~ David Gondy, Toulouse (France)

June 10, 2010

You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. Sincerely, Marina

~ Marina Arnaud, Toulouse (France)

June 11, 2010

Dear Tim and Erin,

Several of us (cousins) who grew up with Faye would have loved to be with you all during this time but health problems and distance prevented it. Even though I have never met you Tim, I know how much Faye loved you and how wonderful you were to her. Erin, I'm so, so sorry that your momma had to leave you so soon, so early in her life. My heart really goes out to you since I too have children and grandchildren and can't imagine this happening. You've been a wonderfully loving, supportive daughter to her, and she sure knew it.
I can't help but cry every day thinking about her and knowing I'll never see her again on this earth. I do have the hope and assurance that I will see her again with the rest of the family when we all meet in heaven one day.
Please keep in touch,
Love,
Sherry Hensel Huycke

~ Sherry Huycke, Hampton, Virginia

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June 11, 2010

Harry, Norm and Rachael,

I am so very sorry to hear of your lost. Not only is your sister in my prayers but all your family as well.
May God bless you with peace and understanding.

~ L. Crayton '66, Hampton, Virginia

June 14, 2010

Dear Harry and family,
I was very sorry to hear about your sister. As I think of the 500 Block of 33rd Street, I think of Harry Covert, Carlyle Goodson and Harold Kimbo Jones and also the Nashes. Hope you are doing well, Harry. Always enjoy reading your letters. You are looking a whole lot like Walter Cronkite. Much love, Mickey and Carol Marcella

~ Mickey and Carol Marcella

June 23, 2010

Our sincerest condolences are extended to the Fay's entire family and their friends at this difficult time.

From Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 06/11/10, 10:14 AM - "Appreciation":

Carol,

Thanks so much for the Memorial Page for Fay. It is beautifully done as usual.

Norm Covert

Certainly, Norm, it was my honor.

From Harry Covert ('57) of MD - 06/11/10, 10:29 AM:

Carol,

Thank you for your kindnesses and courtesies.

Faye was a special sister.

Harry

Of course, Harry - and your entire family is exemplary.

From Frances Goodson Wang ('65) of MD - 06/13/10 - " Norm Covert ('61 - of MD)":

Carol,

I can't find Norm's email since Devan got me a new computer and lost lots of info.
Please put this in your newsletter.

Dear Norm,

Sonny (Goodson - '66 - of VA) and I are so sad to hear about your little sister. It is so hard to lose those we love, those special people who have made our lives better and brighter. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Call or write when you can.

Cousin Frances

Thank you, Frances.

Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!

Love to all, Carol

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O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Words by Isaac Watts, The Psalms of David, 1719 (based on Psalm 90)
(17 July 1674 - 25 Nov 1748)

Music, St. Anne, by William Croft, 1708
(10 Dec 1678 - 14 Aug 1727)

1. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.

2. Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.

3. Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.

4. Thy Word commands our flesh to dust,
“Return, ye sons of men”:
All nations rose from earth at first,
And turn to earth again.

5. A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.

6. The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their lives and cares,
Are carried downwards by the flood,
And lost in foll’wing years.

7. Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly, forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the op’ning day.

8. Like flow’ry fields the nations stand
Pleased with the morning light;
The flow’rs beneath the mower’s hand
Lie with’ring ere ’tis night.

9. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home.

"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" midi courtesy of http://www.higherpraise.com/AMidDefault/OGodOurHelpInAgesPast.htm - 08/04/09

"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" lyrics courtesy of http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/O_God_Our_Help_in_Ages_Past/midi/ - 08/04/09

Image of Charles Bosseron Chambers' Painting, "The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ", courtesy
of http://www.restoredtraditions.com/Sacred_heart_Jesus_Christ_CBChambers.aspx - 03/11/09

Image of Zabateri's Painting, "The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ", courtesy
of http://www.restoredtraditions.com/Sacred_Heart_Jesus_Christ_Catholic_art_print_Zabateri.aspx - 03/11/09

Ferguson High School's Anchor clip art courtesy of Steve Silsby (FHS - '72) of NC - 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!

Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04

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