Please note that the items that are bold and enclosed are items that would be specific to the individual. This is simply an example. It should be modified to meet your needs. The obituary should be typed and 1.5 or double spaced. Do not try to format to newspaper column width.

(Name of Deceased), 82, of the 1600 block of (Any) Ave., died Friday, September( XX), 20(XX). Mrs. (NAME) was born in Portsmouth and was a retired secretary for the (Place of Employment). She was a member of (Name of Specific Church) in Norfolk. Mrs. (NAME) was a past president of the (Organization or Group). She also served as a national officer in the (Another Group or Organization). Mrs. (NAME) was the daughter of the late (Father's Name) and the late (Mother's Name (Maiden also)). She was the widow of (Name of Deceased Spouse), having been married for 50 years.

Mrs. (Name) is survived by her daughter,( Name of Daughter), and her husband (First Name of Daughter's Husband) of Norfolk, VA; her son, (Name of Son), and his wife (First Name of Son's Wife), of (City of Residence); 2 sisters: (Name of Sister) of Norfolk and (Name of Sister) of Virginia Beach. Mrs. (Name of Deceased) is also survived by her 4 grandchildren: (Names of Grandchildren (optional)).

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, (Month & Day), 20(XX) in the (Place of Service, Address of Place of Service), Norfolk, at 3:00 PM by (Title & Name of Person Officiating at Service). The family request that memorials may be made to the (Organization). The Cremation Society of Virginia is in charge of arrangements.