Matilda Cleo Pettaway
NEWPORT NEWS Matilda Cleo Pettaway, 69, also known as “Till,” “Tilly,” and “Mama Tilly,” entered into eternal rest Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. It was 6:36 p.m. when the Lord decided to call her home. We now have an angel to protect us in any of life’s circumstances.
Matilda lived her life to the fullest extent and excelled at each and everything she took on. Her education started at Newsome Park Elementary School followed by Pembroke High School. Tilly went on to advance her education at Thomas Nelson Community College, earning a degree in business administration. Tilly’s next chapter would include a 40-year career at Hampton Police Division. She was a pioneer in the field of police training. Her warm smile, genuine personality, and love for her career made the department a part of her family.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Several local school districts will continue to provide free meals during winter break for all students.
Here s a list of the school districts that have announced their winter break schedule for food distribution:
Norfolk
School Nutrition will be offering free grab-n-go meals for children ages 18 and under at 23 school locations on Mondays and Wednesdays during Winter Break.
The dates of distribution will be December 21, 23, 28, and 30 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the following schools:
Booker T. Washington High: 1111 Park Ave., 23504
Granby High: 7101 Granby St., 23505
Norview High: 6501 Chesapeake Blvd., 23513
Azalea Gardens Middle: 7721 Azalea Garden Rd., 23518