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Temple Kearney

October 10, 1974 — July 13, 2023

Temple Wilson Kearney was born on October 10, 1973, in Suffolk, Virginia to Doris H. Wilson and the late Edward Earl Wilson, Sr. Temple departed this earthly vessel on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Norfolk Sentara Heart Center after a long illness. Temple was a member of Union Bethel A.M.E. Church in Smithfield, Virginia. her favorite colors were red and black and when she wore those colors, couldn't nobody tell her that she wasn't rocking them. She loved playing spades and every Sunday she would challenge her family to see who would have the better hand and win the game. Temple enjoyed watching movies and spending time with her grandchildren. She also looked forward to spending time with family because she knew it was to be some good food, fun and laughter and not to mention, some card games being played. Temple was preceded in death by her father, Edward Earl Wilson, Sr., two brothers, Henry L. Wilson and Carl Wilson,and a sister, Hazel Wilson Worsley. She leaves to cherish her memories, four children, Doris Stratton (Colby), Jeffery Wilson, Kenyatta Kearney and Taje' Wilson; six grandchildren; mother, Doris Wilson; sister, Edith Wilson; five brothers, Edward E. Wilson, Jr., John W. Wilson, Sr.(Fentre), Job Wilson, Charles Wilson (Carlene), Coselletto Wilson (Marilyn); two aunts, Carrie Edwards and Susie Johnson; uncle, Paul Horton; a special friend, Christopher Claud as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Temple Kearney, please visit our flower store.

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