Momma's Touch Mom, I dreamed of you last night. You stretched out your arms and hugged me tight. And just for a moment there it seemed That your touch was real, not just a dream. I had talked to God just hours before And told Him "Lord, there is nothing more That could satisfy or comfort me Than for my mother's face to see." God heard my prayer and through His grace Mom, I looked upon your face. I felt your hug, your love...

Juanita Porter Smith entered into eternal life on February 18, 2015 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Juanita was born in Dumfries, Virginia on February 2, 1928 to the late John Oscar and Laura Reid Porter. She was the twelfth of 15 children, growing up with 6 sisters and 8 brothers. She joined Little Union Baptist Church at the age of 16, which was one of the most fulfilling experiences in her life. Juanita loved to praise...

On July 23, 1938, in Luray, VA, Hazel Viola Giles and John William "Willie" Cyrus II, welcomed their baby girl, Shirley Lucille Cyrus, into the world; she was the seventh of their eight children. Shirley attended Andrew Jackson School in Page County, VA until 1956, when as a senior, she transferred to and graduated from Manassas Regional High School in 1957, where she continued her stellar basketball career along with three of best friends,...

Sadie Beatrice Brown 'Sadie B' Sadie Beatrice Brown was called home by God on January 31, 2015 after her long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born February 13, 1927 to the late William and Sadie Curry in Chantilly, VA. She attended Floris Elementary School and was a member of Chantilly Baptist Church. Sadie, fondly known as Sadie B was married to the late Addison Henry Brown and blessed with six children; Belton Curry(deceased),...