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UPDATE: Mrs Geneva Lettsome passes

Mrs Geneva Lettsome, also known as Miss G, died on September 27, 2016. Photo: Provided
Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), left, with his late mother Mrs Geneva Lettsome. This photo was posted on Facebook today September 27, 2016 as he related the sad news of his mother's passing. Photo: Facebook
Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), left, with his late mother Mrs Geneva Lettsome. This photo was posted on Facebook today September 27, 2016 as he related the sad news of his mother's passing. Photo: Facebook
The Facebook post by Hon Vanterpool today, September 27, 2016. Photo: Facebook
The Facebook post by Hon Vanterpool today, September 27, 2016. Photo: Facebook
Mrs Geneva Lettsome (centre), the mother of First Lady Mrs Lorna G. Smith OBE and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), is said to be hospitalised. Photo: VINO/File
Mrs Geneva Lettsome (centre), the mother of First Lady Mrs Lorna G. Smith OBE and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), is said to be hospitalised. Photo: VINO/File
The Facebook post by Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4). Photo: Facebook
The Facebook post by Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4). Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Word reaching our newsroom early this morning, September 27, 2016 is that Mrs Geneva Lettsome, the mother of First Lady Lorna G. Smith OBE and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) among others, has died at age 88.

Mrs Lettsome, known to many as ‘Miss G’, was hospitalised for more than a week.

She was regarded by many as having a ‘big heart’ and being a mother to all in the community.

Hon Vanterpool confirmed his mother’s passing this morning in a Facebook post.

“To a loving, legendary mom who passed away early this morning, from all her family and friends in the BVI and all over the world, may her soul Rest In Peace. Geneva Lettsome has touched many lives near and far and she will certainly be missed and fondly remembered. Thanks to everyone for your prayers during this difficult time,” Hon Vanterpool stated.

The Management, Staff and Board of Directors of Virgin Islands News Online offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mrs Geneva Lettsome.

See article published September 22, 2016

Mother of First Lady, Works Minister hospitalised

Mrs Geneva Lettsome, the mother of First Lady Lorna G. Smith OBE and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), is said to be hospitalised.

According to reports, Mrs Lettsome, known to many as Miss G, has been hospitalised at Peebles Hospital for more than a week now.

"Asking for prayers for my dear mother who is very ill and has been hospitalised. Thank you," reads a Facebook post by Hon Vanterpool on September 21, 2016.

Mrs Lettsome, 88, is the mother of nine, including businessman and medical doctor Mr Heskith Vanterpool, Owner of UMI Fashions Deborah Reynolds, Maggie Baltimore, Barbara Masac, Ross Masac, veteran educator Oliver Hodge, and Marina Richardson-Hugan.

21 Responses to “UPDATE: Mrs Geneva Lettsome passes”

  • gkefkkdakxq (22/09/2016, 11:13) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    get well soon
  • Our Prayers (22/09/2016, 11:27) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go out to you, Miss G. You are one of the strong elders in our communities. Always with a smile. Get well soon.
  • NHI (22/09/2016, 12:13) Like (4) Dislike (30) Reply
    how come she is not up in the purple palace?
  • Wow! (22/09/2016, 12:18) Like (27) Dislike (2) Reply
    Mrs Lettsome will be in my prayers and thoughts. She did well by her children. I had no idea that she was the mom to all those notable and accomplished individuals. She must have been one hell of a mom when she was raising her kids.

    Wish her well, and trust she recovers fully.
    • yes (22/09/2016, 13:03) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      Mrs. Lettsom, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Get well soon.
  • watching (22/09/2016, 12:33) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sending prayers and best wishes
  • Memma (22/09/2016, 13:42) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not their mother only. She is our Mother to. She raised all of Huntums Ghut. Love you to pieces sweetie. Hurry and get well.
  • EZEKIEL THE MESSENGER (22/09/2016, 14:16) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    May God bless her and grant her a speedy recovery.
  • Don't send her to Peebles (22/09/2016, 14:28) Like (9) Dislike (23) Reply
    Please Please I beg you to take your mother overseas for care. If you haven't done so already. Don't send her to Peebles.
  • chad (22/09/2016, 14:54) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    She is not at peebles hospital so get the facts ryt...
    But Get Well Soon Miss G
  • The Ghut (22/09/2016, 15:35) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    She is a great lady she ease every body in the Ghut every body all the smiths hodge todmans Ritters she is a great lady
  • vi (22/09/2016, 15:39) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    You sound so stupid. When a person's time is up, you could take them from here to Australia they going still expire
  • well my peace (22/09/2016, 20:00) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    and the 1st lady is on her way to a boat show?
  • Stopit!! (23/09/2016, 09:11) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lord all you melleeish in this place saw. A prominent woman is ill; her children must have worked out her care, etc. So what if the First Lady gone to a boat show. She will be back, God's willing, to do her part, whatever it may be.
    Stop the cussing and fighting among our people. Stop it!!
  • ausar (23/09/2016, 12:30) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    What a beauty! Get well wishes are in order!
  • E. Leonard (23/09/2016, 18:52) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ms. G, prayer warrior and faithful servant, thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy and full recovery. It is all in God's hand. He has the power to heal, to perform miracles and to restore health as he did for Hezekiah. To the immediate family,( Lorna, Oliver, Hesketh, Mark, Maggie, Ross, Barbara, Debbie) along with other family members, friends ......etc stay strong, hopeful and faithful.
  • ... (27/09/2016, 13:10) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    She will be missed RIP
  • Andrew Cox Sr (27/09/2016, 17:37) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good Bye Mother Lettsome and to all the family members be of good cheer
  • Theon Greyjoy (29/09/2016, 16:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    what is dead may never die


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