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Rev. Thaddeus D. Lee

Calvary Cemetery
Section 12, Block 12, Lot 198, Space W CTR
(1865-1932)

 Rev. Thaddeus D. Lee  picture

Rev. Lee was a prominent member of the Elks Lodge and a popular minister. He was born in North Carolina in 1865.  He lived in Norfolk from 1920 to 1932, residing at 723 Johnson Avenue. He is interred at Calvary with his sister Emma V Kelley. She founded of the Daughters of the Elks fraternal organization (1867-1932). He survived her by just two weeks.  Their family plot also contains daughter Buena Berry (1894-1990), and her son-in-law, Leroy Berry (1883-1962). The plot is marked by a sizeable marble monument erected by the Daughters of the Elks.

Death Strikes Down Brother Of "Mother" Kelley
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Dec 24, 1932;
ProQuest Historical Newspapers Norfolk Journal and Guide (1921-2003)
pg. 0_1

BROTHER OF MRS. EMMA V. KELLEY DIES WEDNESDAY
New Journal and Guide (1921-2003); Dec 24, 1932;
ProQuest Historical Newspapers Norfolk Journal and Guide (1921-2003)
pg. 5

Biographical information provided by Norfolk Bureau of Cemeteries.

Visitor Information

Visitor Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Free parking inside cemetery.

Admission Cost: Free

Address: 1600 St. Julian Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504

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