UPDATE: Mrs Geneva Lettsome passes
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”
Wish her well, and trust she recovers fully.
But Get Well Soon Miss G
Stop the cussing and fighting among our people. Stop it!!