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Regina Francine Pumphrey


Sunrise: July 30, 1962
Sunset: November 12, 2024
Regina Francine Pumphrey. Born on July 30, 1962, in Norfolk, VA, and passed away on November 12, 2024, in Virginia Beach, VA.
Regina was the third child of the late James and Mary Payton. She was a devoted Christian, a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Her life was filled with love, compassion, and faith, qualities she shared with everyone around her. She earned her master’s degree and pursued a career as a phenomenal teacher, impacting countless lives through her dedication to education.
Beyond her teaching, she was a gifted author, creating the beloved book series Merle the Traveling Girl. She proudly published two books and traveled the world for book signings. Always brimming with creativity, she had many more stories in the works and dreamed of turning her books into a children’s show. Regina also had an entrepreneurial mindset and was a successful business owner, running Oceana Dry Cleaners with pride and dedication.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Payton; her sister, Evelyn Bryant; and her brother, Curtis Bryant. She is survived by her loving husband, Eldon Pumphrey Jr.; her children: son Eldon Pumphrey III and daughters Alexandra Pumphrey and Amanda Pumphrey; and her brother Anthony Payton.
Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family and friends. Regina had a remarkable gift for recognizing the good in people and nurturing their spirits. Her unwavering faith, compassionate heart, and love for storytelling will continue to inspire and uplift all who knew her. Regina’s life was as vibrant and beautiful as the flowers she adored. We love you, but God loved you more. She will truly be missed, and her legacy of love, creativity, and entrepreneurship will live on in the hearts of many.
Mom, we love you, and you deserve all the credit.
Viewing Sunday, November 24, 2024 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia Celebration of Life Monday, November 25, 2024 11:00 AM Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia Her Resting Place Rosewood Memorial Park 631 North Witchduck Road Virginia Beach, Virginia

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    Vanessa Edwards (Head Family) Titustown says
    November 14, 2024 at 6:35 pm

    Regina’s Family ~ Prayers for your strength as you celebrate the life of your love one. Evelyn introduced me to her sister and the kindness I remember so well.

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      Eldon W Pumphrey says
      November 16, 2024 at 8:02 pm

      Thank you so much for your prayers. I hope to see you on Sunday fir the viewing

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    Andria Cousins says
    November 15, 2024 at 6:43 am

    Truly a good person and friend We have been friends for over 30 years. I will miss her. My condolences to the family.

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      Eldon W Pumphrey says
      November 16, 2024 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you so much for your condolences.
      I hope yo see you at the services.

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    Juli Yount says
    November 15, 2024 at 8:53 am

    She was such a good person. She was also a fabulous mother. I worked with her at Strawbridge Elementary, and she was a loving and caring teacher. I enjoyed working with her.
    I am so very sorry for your loss.

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      Eldon W Pumphrey says
      November 16, 2024 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you so much for your condolences.
      I hope yo see you at the services.

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    Eldon W. Pumphrey III says
    November 16, 2024 at 9:58 pm

    I love and miss you mom! You are still the best mother and will be always. Thank you mom for everything!

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    Melody Williams says
    November 16, 2024 at 9:59 pm

    Words cannot describe all the memories we shared with your family throughout the years and will be kept in our hearts. We have become a family from the first day we met and our children loved each throughout the years. Rest In Peace my sister and thank you for being in our lives for this moment in time. We love you and your family and miss you already forever.

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    Lenell Bishop says
    November 17, 2024 at 10:28 am

    I love you so much Aunt Regina. I will miss you forever.

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    GayMarie Pappas says
    November 17, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    To her wonderful Family I am soo very sorry for your loss. She was an Angel on earth so I know she’s with the Angels in Heaven. We had so much fun working together at Early Discoveries. I saw her a couple years ago while out shopping. We had a nice conversation. Will always remember her beautiful smile. I’m so thankful for her friendship over the years.♥️🙏🏼

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    Toney polite says
    November 18, 2024 at 1:51 am

    MRS Regina Pumphrey was a great mother and a great friend i will always cherish the talks we had on the phone and how nice of a person she was. She was as great as a second mother that anybody could ever ask for and I will miss her dearly. I have love for you and your family forever mrs. Pumphrey. In hearts always love toney

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    Dale Tingley says
    November 22, 2024 at 1:36 pm

    The Dale and Sandra Tingley

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

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    Paul and Mercedes Rosenbaum says
    November 24, 2024 at 11:05 am

    Praying for Eldon (Buddy) Pumpfrey and his family.

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