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Marinietta B. Sturdivant


Sunrise: January 10, 1960

Sunset: March 26, 2020

Minister Marinietta is a native of Norfolk, Virginia. She is the second eldest of eight children born to the late Pursell and Ida Sturdivant. Minister Sturdivant also has a twin sister and she is the oldest twin. She is the mother of three children and has grandchildren and great grandchildren. Minister Sturdivant received her High School Diploma after studying
hard from Thomason High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania through their distance learning program. She received her diploma on February 23, 2003 with the determination not to give up even through the difficulties of raising a daughter that needed a lot of care and attention.

She received Christ as her Lord and Savior in 1989 and was called into the ministry in 2001 under the leadership of Elder Thomas Ashburn, Sr. of St. Mary Holiness Church. Minister Sturdivant was involved in various ministries at St. Mary’s, such as Sunday School teaching from 1995- 2004. She also served as an usher, a member of the missionary
board and served as Vice President of the Women’s Ministry. Minister is currently a member of Shepherd Way Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Edwards. She visited Shepherd Way Ministry several times over the past three years and felt lead of God to join her ministry.

Left to cherish her memories are her three children: Thomas, Nenia, and Leslie. Her eldest grandsons, Tyquan & Malachi, three additional grandchildren and one great grandchild. She also leaves behind seven brothers and sisters: Dawn (Wyman Sr.), Juanita (Andre Sr.), Leonita (Kerman), Purcell, Purnell, Tyrone and Andre and a host of nieces,
nephews, and extended family.

Viewing Thursday, April 2, 2020 Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Graveside Service Friday, April 3, 2020 10:00am Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320

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    Irving Lamont Brown-Kroeger says

    I’m deeply sorry for your loss. She and Percel where my class mates in elementary school together. I last saw her 2 years old while I worked at Sentara Heart Hospital just before I retired. My prayers ???? to the family.

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    Leetra Bogues says

    Family, sending our love, as we mourn with & for you.
    Thanking God for His grace that sustains us all. As we
    grieve the loss of our Beloved “PeeWee”, Love Y’all.❤️

    – Linwood Jr & Leetra Bogues and Family
    Atlanta, GA

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      Patricia says

      My prayer going out to my nephew and his family .

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    S Thornton says

    We are saddened to hear of the loss of your mother, sister and friend. May God bring comfort
    and peace to you at this difficult time. Elijah & Sandra Thornton

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    Pamela B. Etheridge says

    My dear family Peewee was an amazing person,always laughing and making sure that those around her laughed as well. She could light up a room with her beautiful smile. She will certainly be missed.
    Love and prayers to you all. Johnny,Pam,Desean,Sierra and Bridget

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    Linwood and Dorothy Bogues says

    My loving Family Peewee will be truly missed. Linwood Earl and I are so sorry we can’t be there with you however just know that we are praying. Love each one of you Dot and Linwood Earl

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    Betty Sillah says

    To the family from cousin Betty Peewee will truly be missed And prayers go out to all of the family Love always

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    The Hughes says

    Praying that your heart will be lifted by the loving thoughts of your mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. It is our hope that the love and journey of her life with you leaves a memory that will last for eternity. We have loving thoughts of our cousin that we will forever cherish, and as we share in sorrow with you at the passing of our beloved cousin, it saddens our hearts. May her soul rest in peace and God be with you. Much love… The Hughes Family

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    Neicy B Taylor says

    I just spoke to Marinetta a fw months ago. We were in high school together and I was planning a Best Friends Reunion with several of our buddies. We had plenty of fun times together and may you rest on! Praying for the Family.

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