Gene Glave Obituary

Dear Gene, You were such a huge part of my life when we were growing up in Newport News and remained friends all of our lives. I still miss you. Best wishes to all your family, Sandra Bullock Shortridge

May you be playing the bells in Heaven.

Pauline aand Gene's S.C family - I hope that the memories of her love for life will help you get through the sad days you may face. I just couldn't believe that she had left a message for all of us on Facebook. I read it shortly after I found out she had left us. But that was Gene, looking out for others. God bless you and be with you all - Lorena Elder Smith, NNHS Class of '60 and 62nd Street friend

I had the privilege to work with Gene over the years. It is her smile and great faith that I will remember and cherish! One of my fondest memories is her performance on King Street during Christmas when my daughter was very young.
May God give you His Love, Peace and Comfort during the days ahead.

Billy and I are so sad to learn of Gene Temple's death. She fought long and hard against a devil of a desease. She is to be applauded for her efforts to teach all about this terrible foe.

Pauline, you and your family have our deepest sympathy and prayers at this time.

Love, Nancy and Billy Wynne

I am saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person. Gene was loved by everyone who ever met her. She will be missed. Dick - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary, Marcus and Katie

Dear Glave Family,
Thanks so much for sharing such a special nurse, woman, actress and animal lover with me. God Bless you all. Love, Becky Shehane, RNC

Gene, you were the best wife I ever had. you put up with all the jokes I pulled on you on stage. You Laughed when I wouldn't show up on time on stage and I had left you hanging, there is no better friend then a friend who can have fun with you on stage, after all when it stops being fun its time to quit. I will miss you, but I know you have already set up a theater in heaven and are in rehearsal for the grandest play of all. It will be called "GENE'S ASCENSION INTO HEAVEN" Staring Gene Glave, directed by Gene Glave, Produced by Gene Glave.

Ed O'Donnoghue

My sincere condolences to the entire family of Gene Temple Collins Glave. As a childhood friend, I will always remember her warm and kind personality.

I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved sister, Gene. I know you shared a great love. I read with amazement all the accomplishments of Gene and see that she touched the lives of so many. At this sad time may the Lord make His face to shine upon you now and always.

Jeannie Collier Fitzgerald
Hayes, VA

My husband and I were deeply saddened to hear about Gene Temple's illness and passing. I met Gene when I transferred to Stonewall Jackson School when I was 10 years old and Gene Temple and I became close friends. I will always remember the many hours I spent with the Collins family and the great affection I had for Gene, her mother, and grandmother. Gene was such a fun-loving person that I believe she would want us to celebrate her life, by carrying forth her kindness and treasuring our memories of her with great joy. Gene Temple's family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

Thank you, Gene, for making my daughter's life richer by your friendship. You were a very special friend to her.

for the Collins family, I send my condolences. I am sure that you have many fond memories of Gene Temple, and may you keep them alive in your hearts.

Pauline, Gene Temple was such a big part of our young lives growing up in Newport News. Reading through these remembrances I can see she continued to touch the lives of those she came in contact. What better a legacy than that of someone who made a difference?

Too the family of Gene Glave, May God be with you in your time of loss. Gene had a big heart for all. I will never forget Gene for her smile she will be forever missed. I pray your strength in the Lord.
Peggy Dawkins, ST Francis Hospital

hey eddie, hey lisa. i'm so sorry to hear about your mom, eddie..she was a wonderful lady..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...chris snowden

Gene was a wonderful person. I will miss her laughter and wonderful smile. Her courage and wisdom will remain apart of my life.

Dear Dick and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May you find comfort in those happy memories and God's love.
Cathie and Lewis Middleton

With deepest sympathy, may all of you feel God's comforting presence during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your Family.

July 08, 2011
Dear Dick and family, I send you all of my love. I loved playing bells with Gene over all the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gods Grace to you.
Bob Rawers

All who Gene has touched will miss her greatly. Her smile warmed the room and her bravery inspired us all. God's servent is now with him and all will be in order soon. Sweet Gene gave her all for us while she was here on earth and now in heaven. Love, Cyndie Ruff

My heart aches for your loss of Gene. She was always a smiling face when I would greet her at St. Francis Hospital. May God wrap his arms around you to help your family through this time of your lives. Keep her memories close to your heart which will help you to smile again one day.

Dear Eddie, Bill, Tommy, and Mr. Glave,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the words to make this time easier for yall. Gene was an incredible woman and she will be missed. I will keep yall in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gina Thompson

Gene was a bright light in the lives of so many. Her smile was her constant companion. Know that we will keep her memory in our hearts always and cherish the strength and courage she shared with all of us.

Gene,you will be missed, my dear friend.You are loved by so many people.

Pauline,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your sister. All the wonderful things said about her and the things that she did will, in time, bring a smile to your face whenever the thought of such a great sister crosses your mind. May your sorrow soon be gone, replaced by happy memories of the good times. In time, it will happen, may that be soon.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Though I only met you twice..You were the brightest star in the room each time with your genuine love for everyone else. Heaven is a little brighter today and I know the Lord will put you to work right away as His faithful servant. Thank you for being such an inspiration to all that you met. To Gene's family...Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.. May the peace of our Lord

Gene will be sadly missed but she has left so much of herself behind. I did see her receactly and i got to tell her what an insparation that she was. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this time, you all have a lot to be proud of and to be thankful for. To have known Gene and to work with her was such a pleasure. God bless you all. (Roper MOB)

Celebrating a life well lived. Gene will always be in our hearts.

Ah, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. How fortunate we were to have known Gene. Her legacy of humor and the ability to laugh at herself is a wonderful gift to all of us. We often relate her "Cokes" story. Now it will have more meaning.

Gene's heart never had any limits. She made room for each and every person she met and became a big part of so many lives, animals too. She leaves that big an empty space in my life and so many others. I will miss her incredible sunshiny smile. Dick, Eddie, Bill and Tommy - I know you know how lucky you were to be 'hers'.

To Dick and family I'm sorry to hear about Gene's passing.She was a fighter.She fought a good fight,she kept the faith and now victory is hers.Know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning.My prayers are with you

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

How will we live without Gene. Of course, she'd yell at us if we don't! I can only say Heaven is a much more fun place today. Dick, we all love you and the boys, sending you the strenght you need.

Pauline and family - I've just read everything about Gene including her blog and play and am overwhelmed by the wonderful life that she lived. I'm so sorry for your loss but I feel that her your memories of her will be such a comfort. I pray for your peace.

My sincere condolences to the entire family of Gene Temple Collins Glave. She was a most special person. I was privileged to have graduated with her at Newport News High School in 1960. She was such a dear person. I shall never forget the time that Gene and Dick walked over to a wedding rehearsal dinner (outside) we were attending down on the island in South Carolina. Such a small world...Gene was a close friend of the mother of the groom, Jason Burford. We have been close friends of the bride, Amy Harrell and her family for many years. Gene was told we would be there and so they stopped by to say, "hello". It was beautiful there on the ocean and Gene and Dick walked a short distance from their house. Heaven is a better place with Gene there. We will see her again.
May God bless and give you strength.
Fred and Patty Mays of Newport News, VA

To Pauline, Charles and Gene's family:
I knew Gene Temple all my life and my heart hurts that we have lost her so soon. She fought the good fight and kept the faith always. What a sense of humor and precious person. We all can take a lesson by knowing her bravery and just by knowing her. Love you Pauline and you all are in our prayers. Love,
Sarah Puckett Kressaty

I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing and offer my sincere condolences to her family. I was a childhood freind in Newport News where we both grew up in the 1940s and 50s. She will be missed!