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Obituary of Shirley Phelps Casper

SHIRLEY PHELPS CASPER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 20, 2001

BRANCHVILLE - Shirley Phelps Casper, 70, a resident of Branchville, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Leigh Memorial Hospital, Norfolk. Born June 12, 1931, in Bertie County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Sutton Phelps and Florence Britt Phelps. She was a member of the Crossroads Community Church, Branchville, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department. She was the widow of Johnnie ''Jake'' Ward Casper. 
She is survived by a daughter, Paula Mae Whitehead of Como, N.C.; a son, Gary Paul Casper of Rich Square, N.C.; two sisters, Katie Ward of Charleston, S.C., and Nell Casper of Norfolk; and two grandchildren. 
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, Va., by the Rev. Dr. Chreston Holloman and the Rev. Bob Atkins. Memorial donations may be made to the church. Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, is handling arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B9
Copyright (c) 2001 The Virginian-Pilot


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Shirley Phelps Casper, 70, of Branchville, Va., died 18 Nov 2001 in Norfolk. She was born 12 Jun 1931 in Bertie County, N.C., daughter of Sutton Phelps and Florence Britt Phelps. She was a member of Crossroads Community Church and the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

A graveside funeral service was held 20 Nov 2001 at 2 p.m. in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, Va., officiated by Rev. Dr. Chreston Holloman and Rev. Bob Atkins.

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SHIRLEY PHELPS CASPER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - November 20, 2001

BRANCHVILLE - Shirley Phelps Casper, 70, a resident of Branchville, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001 [18 Nov 2001], in Leigh Memorial Hospital, Norfolk. Born June 12, 1931 [12 Jun 1931], in Bertie County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Sutton Phelps and Florence Britt Phelps. She was a member of the Crossroads Community Church, Branchville, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department. She was the widow of Johnnie "Jake" Ward Casper.

She is survived by a daughter, Paula Mae Whitehead of Como, N.C.; a son, Gary Paul Casper of Rich Square, N.C.; two sisters, Katie Ward of Charleston, S.C., and Nell Casper of Norfolk; and two grandchildren.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today [20 Nov 2001] in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, Va., by the Rev. Dr. Chreston Holloman and the Rev. Bob Atkins. Memorial donations may be made to the church. Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, is handling arrangements.

Edition: FINAL
Page: B9
Copyright (c) 2001 The Virginian-Pilot

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| Name  | Shirley Phelps Casper                                   |
| Age   | 70                                                      |
| Birth | 12 Jun 1931; Bertie County, North Carolina              |
| Death | 18 Nov 2001; Leigh Memorial Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                       | Relationship       | Residence                   |
|----------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------|
| Shirley Phelps Casper      | Decedent           | Branchville, Virginia       |
| Sutton Phelps              | Father             | Unknown                     |
| Florence Britt Phelps      | Mother             | Unknown                     |
| Johnnie "Jake" Ward Casper | Husband (deceased) | Unknown                     |
| Paula Mae Whitehead        | Daughter           | Como, North Carolina        |
| Gary Paul Casper           | Son                | Rich Square, North Carolina |
| Katie Ward                 | Sister             | Charleston, South Carolina  |
| Nell Casper                | Sister             | Norfolk, Virginia           |
| Two grandchildren          | Grandchildren      | Unknown                     |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
|----------|---------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 20 Nov 2001         |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | B                   |
| Page     | B9                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Crossroads Community Church, Branchville, Virginia
• Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department
• Funeral arrangements handled by Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, Virginia
• Birth name was Shirley Phelps


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