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Cora Lee Bookhart


Sunrise: July 27, 1948

Sunset: October 1, 2020

Our beloved Cora Lee Franklin Bookhart gained her wings on Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was born on July 27, 1948 in Alcolu, South Carolina. Cora was predeceased by her husband Thomas Bookhart, her parents; Melvin and Elizabeth Franklin, her sister Vivian Franklin, as well as her beloved son Shawn Bookhart.

Cora Bookhart attended school in Bridgeport, Connecticut and graduated from Bassick High School, Cora worked at Sikorsky Aircraft in Shelton, Connecticut as an Abionic Assembler for over 26 years from which she eventually retired. She admired her career and was recognized for various accomplishments during her tenure. Cora was a loving woman who helped people in any way she could and was very protective of her family while showing unconditional love. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Bookhart of which she was married to for over 45 years.

Cora was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in South Norwalk, CT under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Williams. When she moved Bridgeport, CT, she became a member of Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Kerry. Once she moved to Virginia, she attended Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, Va. Under the leadership of Bishop Courtney McBeth.

She is survived by her two daughters, Eddrina Franklin Allen & Ieasha Bookhart. A son, Thomas Bookhart (Stacy). Five sisters, Rozeal White, Camilla (Oliver) Kingwood, Melvin (Jean) Butler, Maggie (J.C.) Prezzie, and Diane Franklin Stewart. Two brothers, Curtis (Kool-Aid) Franklin and Guy Franklin. Cora has a host of grandchildren, great children, and her dogs Holiday “Beagle” Bookhart and Jerzee “Jer-Jer” Bookhart (which she adored with her heart). She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Viewing Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:00am - 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Chapel The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    simon k joseph says

    I will always remember my introduction in meeting you as a teenager in 1993. To the awards banquet as you showered me with love and praises in 1995. And finally offering me guidance and support with my young adult life in the 2000’s.

    Never Forget Love Simon

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    Annie Harrington says

    We will always remember all the great times we had together. We went to spend time with you and Tom and you would always make Tom stop you in North Carolina to see us. Ben and I will always love you and keep you in our hearts. God has a plan now for both of you. O&ur hearts are heavy.

    Prayer for our family during this time,
    Your cousins,
    Ben and Ann Harrington & Family

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    Janice Daddio Seawright says

    I met Cora back in 1977 just a year after I lost my mother. I didn’t have children yet and I watched first hand what a wonderful mother Cora was. She wasn’t just a friend-she was like family and a role model as I had my own children.

    May she Rest In Peace.

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    Susie Wilson,Bridgeport,Ct. says

    “No one who has touched a life…is ever truly gone”
    “BEAUTIFUL CORA”……I remember her well,she cared for my children in the 60s.
    My heartfelt condolence to the Franklin/Bookhart Family.

    Susie Harrison Wilson
    (bldg.17)

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