Ethel May's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2026 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Ethel May

March 8, 1934 - August 6, 2026 (92 years old)

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Ethel May's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2026 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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Ethel May

March 8, 1934 - August 6, 2026 (92 years old)

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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Ethel May Obituary

Ethel May in Elizabeth City, North Carolina passed away on August 6, 2026. Ethel, born on March 8, 1934, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Guilford; her husband Charlie May; her sons, Charlie May, Jr. (CJ), Richard May (Spooky) and Wilbert May; and her siblings, Guilford Best, Jr. (Babe), John Best, William Best (Lil Bud), Ruby Best Jossaint and Robert Earl Best.

She is survived by: her daughters, Doris Hoskins (Britt) of Elizabeth City, Phyllis Broadnax of Norfolk, Virginia and Joyce Johnson (Rodney) of Riverside, California.; and her siblings, Sarah Bazemore of Baltimore, Maryland and Thomas Best of Richmond. She is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Aug 17

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Graves Funeral Home
1631 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23504

Tue

Aug 18

Funeral service

Bethany Free Will Baptist Church
2430 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23513

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