Obituaries

Chesapeake- The Loan….Theorus Corprew Thurston was born February 17, 1948 to the late Elnora and Theodore Corprew in Chesapeake, Va.

Faithful Instruction Was On Her Tongue…As a native of Chesapeake, Virginia Theorus attended Chesapeake Public Schools. She graduated from Crestwood High School. She worked at ODU Tobacco, Direct Home Care Services, Garden Paper Company, and later retired from North Shippco.

Let the Work I’ve Done Speak For Me….Theorus was a faithful member of St. Luke A.M.E. Church, where she served faithfully as a member of the Willing Workers and helped in the food pantry until her health failed.

He’s Sweet I Know…Theorus was an unfading beauty with a gentle, dove-like soul. She spoke softly and had a sweet spirit. The Lord was pleased with her. She had a love for making jewelry and playing board games. She took pride in being a member of the Joy Seniors Club for over three years.

I Am Free……On Friday, March 15, 2024, Almighty God hand-picked Theorus Thurston to add to his flower garden. There she is free from the pain of this earthly world.

The Legacy…Theorus leaves to cherish her memories her one and only daughter and baby girl Ashley Horton; Sisters, Easter Corprew, Thelma Butts, Deborah Butler; one brother, Curtis Corprew (Jean); and caretaker Evelyn Wingate, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The Comforter……..Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforted us in all our distress…..

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday; March 24, 2024 at St. Luke AME Church; 241 St. Luke Church Rd.; Chesapeake, VA 23320. Viewing will be 4-6pm Saturday; March 23, 2024.