11/02/12 - NNHS Newsletter

October 30, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Praying you will find the comfort and strength you need during this difficult time through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of her. She will continue to live in your heart always. We love you!

~ Joan Staton, Dillwyn, Virginia

October 30, 2012

My thoughts & prayers go out to the family. I have such fond memories of Mrs. Braswell from my childhood at First free will Baptist church. God Bless!

~ Teresa Lovern Bishop, Hinesville, Georgia

October 30, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She has been a precious friend to my dad, mom and family for many years. Our family will greatly miss her. My children were so sorry to hear the gum lady went home to be with the Lord. May you find comfort and peace from our Heavenly Father. What a blessing to know we will meet again. Love, Linda and the family

~ Linda Modlin Kearney, Hampton, Virginia

October 31, 2012

Mrs. Nina Braswell, Beautiful Lady, Beautiful spirit! She will be greatly missed here on earth, but she is now with her Saviour Whom she loved and served with her life and with her sweetheart who preceded her on this part of life's path. We love you both Mr. & Mrs. Braswell, God has greatly blessed our lives in you!

~ Jeffrey McCurry, Cobbs Creek, Virginia

November 01, 2012

Your mother was someone very special! My thoughts & prayers are with you. Love to you, Catherine Tyndall

~ Catherine Tyndall, Hampton, Virginia

November 01, 2012

Debby and Becky and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm glad I got to see her a couple of weeks ago...I guess I've waved at her on the front porch for the last time... Blessings, Mary

~ Mary Warf Lane, Hampton, Virginia

November 02, 2012

We have great memories and treasure your family. Jesus makes us family; we are sad for your loss. Maggie Madson, Carolyn Pinckard, Linda Owens, Jan Williams, Brenda Rider. (The Baker Family)

~ Carolyn Pinckard, Carrollton, Virginia

November 02, 2012

Our prayers are with you and the family during this time. I remember Nina well as a young girl playing in her beauty shop while my mother was getting her hair done.. A lovely lady..

~ Charlotte Miller, Newport News, Virginia

November 02, 2012

I'll look for you in rainbows and sunsets until we meet again!!! I love you, Aunt Nina!! Morgan Mackenzie and I miss you more than you'll know!! Give Uncle Tommy a kiss for me :)

~ Amanda Daniel, Fayetteville, North Carolina

November 02, 2012

Dear Becky,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and Kenny on the loss of your mother. Moms are Special.

Sincerely, Bobby Hilling

~ Bobby Hilling, Newport News, Virginia

November 02, 2012

Dear Becky and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I lost mine 16 years ago and a day doesn't pass that I don't think about her in some way. Your mom will always be with you, no matter what.
God's peace be with you all.

Joe Wingo

~ Joe Wingo, Charlotte, North Carolina

November 02, 2012

Becky, Debby & Family Members,

My heartfelt sympathy to you at this most difficult time. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your mother. That is a loss that hurts so much and I know how you feel. May the precious memories of your mom bring comfort to you in the days and weeks ahead. Sorry I will miss seeing you on Saturday, as I have a very close friend's funeral at 2:00 also. My heart and prayers are with you all. May God bless you.

~ Frances (Rogers) Weaver, Hampton, Virginia

November 02, 2012

Sorry for your loss.

~ Maurice Evans, Youngsville, North Carolina

November 02, 2012

Debby,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. My condolences to the entire family.

			NEWPORT NEWS - Nina Coltrain Braswell, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Newport News, Va., on Oct. 28, 2012, after a long illness with Chronic Kidney Disease. She was the daughter of George and Cecil (Rains) Coltrain of Johnston County, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence (Tommy) Braswell; her parents; brothers, Willard and Rains Coltrain; and sister, Doris Shackelford. She is survived by daughters, Becky (Kenny) Branch of Russellville, Ark., and Debby (Larry) Miller of Hampton, Va.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Faye Kriner of Fayetteville, N.C.; a brother, G.H. (Jack) Coltrain (Margaret); sister-in-law, Mary Coltrain of Carmel, Ind.; and foster sister, Irene Creech of Micro, N.C. She was a self employed beautician. She was a faithful member of Providence Free Will Baptist Church and the Ruth Sunday school class. She enjoyed fishing, entertaining and cooking for her family and friends.

		In lieu of flowers, a donation in Nina's memory may be made to Providence Free Will Baptist Church, 731 E. Little Back River Road, Hampton, VA 23669. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, with a visitation to follow at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday Nov. 4, from 2 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m., at Parrish Funeral Home, 1351 South Pollock St., Selma, N.C., followed by the burial. The Rev. Richard G. Barnes will be officiating both services. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in the Daily Press from November 2 to November 3, 2012. Visit Guest Book