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White and purple envelope with handwritten inscription in blue ink addressed: "To: The family of Tree of Life." The location of the sender's home, Norfolk, Virginia, is inscribed in the lower left corner. The upper flap on the envelope's reverse is inscribed with the following note: "We are so broken hearted for your loss." Staining and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Condolence card from First Baptist Church, Berkley in Norfolk, Va. Light blue cover with floral pattern inscribed with the stock message: "Thinking of you with extra special care during this time when memories are stirred and the greatness of your loss can't help but felt afresh." Personalized message on the left flap reads: "We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our prayer is that you will feel the peace and comfort of the Lord in this time of need. May your hearts be lifted and unity forever flow.
Condolence card from the Dance Ministry at the First Baptist Church, Berkley in Norfolk, Va. Yellow cover with pink roses and a stock poem about a rose. Left flap features stock message about comfort signed "from your friends at" First Baptist Church Berkley, indicated by the return address label. The right flap continues additional stock messaging and is signed "With love, blessings, comfort, and Peace! F.B.C.B. Dance Ministry."
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