funeral of Nancy Hodges

Community family -

Wanted to share with you the funeral information for Nancy Hodges, Gordon's mom. All will be Sunday at Fontaine Baptist Church in Ridgeway. Visitation begins at 2pm, and the funeral will be at 3:30. Her burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery Monday at 2pm.

You can read her obituary or leave a message for her family at this link: http://www.norrisfuneral.com/sitemaker/sites/NORRIS1/obit.cgi?user=1227943Hodges Note that memorials can go to Fontaine Church (170 Fisher Farm Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112) or to the Gideon's (PO Box 1243, Martinsville, VA 24114).

Please encourage Gordon, Betsy, Allysa, AJ and Mariah by writing them a note (599 Sedgefield Dr, Martinsville, VA 24112). As you know Gordon and Betsy have been part of The Community family for over 5 years and mean much to us all. We are grateful for their friendship and faithfulness. Pray for them at this difficult time. Gordon is very close to his mom, and during her sickness, the past 6 months or so, he has been with her much.

This is another way to demonstrate the love of God to our community by ministering to those closest to us.

With GOD as my guide,

Pastor Michael Harrison
-- James 1:5

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