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Mary Marrow Obituary
Early in 1950, she and her husband, the late Plato Marrow Jr., made Williamsburg their home.
She was a faithful and dedicated member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She served her church as a member of the Senior Choir, the Mass Choir and the Hospitality Committee. In 1995, she retired from Shoney's Restaurant after many years of service. She was a loving and kind person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Plato Marrow III.
She leaves to cherish her blessed memories, her daughters, Portia Marrow, Vona Lowden (Ricky), Rev. Valerie Matthews (Morris) and Karen Brown; her sons, Darel George, Ibrahim Abdul-Malik (Mumtahanah) and Keith Marrow (Letha); her sister, Mary Daniels of Clarksville, Tenn.; her brother, James Brodie of California; her 24 grandchildren; her 38 great-grandchildren; her special friend, Beverly Goddard; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many caring friends.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, with the Reverend William A. Dawson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 8715 Pocahontas Trail by 2 p.m. Tuesday. The family will receive friends in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Virginia. 757-229-3011 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Marrow
Malikah Wallace
August 11, 2022
I miss Nanny so much it's undescribable. I'm glad she was my grandmother and thank God for memories.
Shante Marrow
November 24, 2008
As the days go on I think about Nanny often. I shed tears everytime I hear her name. It is so hard for me to right this without breaking down she was my great grandma, my teacher, and most of all she was a friend. I could go to her for anything and she wouldnt hesitate to give it to me. Nanny taught me alot growing up. It seems like it was just yesterday she left us. Words cant express how much I love and truly miss her. She was the rock and foundation of our family. I never felt a void this big in my life before. Sometimes I just sit and think about the good times we had and there were many. I remember prom night she was the first person to see me in my dress she had a smile from ear to ear. Many times I wanted to come on here and write something but I couldnt it was just to hard to find words to say. At times I just wish this was a bad dream and Id wake up. But she left us some great memories and stories. I cherished all the times we spent together and wouldnt trade it for nothing in the world. She will always have a place in my heart.
Tae
vona lowden
September 18, 2008
so often we forget the little things that people do for us.our mom did many little things for us, but the greatest thing of all she gave us all was her heart. that"s something that will for ever be in our hearts .she will always be a special angel that:s watching over us all vona rae
Valerie Matthews
September 15, 2008
A Mother's Love
A Mother's Love is the only thing that you never have to worry about departing. A Mother's Love is always there especially when your hurting. A Mother's heart is always beating at the same pace as yours. A Mother's Love will never depart.
Our Nanny has always been and always will be the center of our peace. We thank God for a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and a loving light in a dark, dark world. I will always love my mother.
Nikki
Alice Allen (Clemons)
August 28, 2008
To the Marrow family,
You all had a wonderful matriarch and I know that she will be deeply missed by all. I am so glad that I had a chance to speak with her briefly on last year. I remember her smiling and having a great time, just enjoying her family.
One thing that I always thought about as I grew up, was how much I "LOVED" the spaghetti that she used to make when I was little. It was the BEST!
I am just finding out about her passing, on today.
May you all continue in the strength that can only be provided by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. That same strength that Mrs. Marrow always showed forth. One thing's for sure, she really loved her family. God rest her soul and may you all carry on and continue in the incredible love and faith that she possessed.
karen Brown
August 27, 2008
REST in PEACE my love ,you raised us, you loved us,we had a life, with you that many people,wish for I'am glad ,god alowed us to share, the years of love with you that we did ,you were our mother our friend,our teacher, you told us things that we may have not wanted to hear, but we listen, and most of all she talked to us about god, she loved the lord with all of her heart. so that's why i can let her rest because i knew that she loved the lord, she would always sing, He's a on time god , and yes he is. so to my family who don't know the lord, please get to know him. so we can be with nanny again. when ,we all be at momma's house it's like madea's family reunion. kiids playing jump rope we cooking on the grill the, music playing momma on the porch ,laughing and telling her stories about her and plato she loved talking about plato, and we loved to listen, they playing cards on one side dinminos one the other side, kid playing football in the field good ol home cooked meals , on the stove i n the house thoese were the days that we in joyed with momma,so you see we lived a good life with nanny, so rest my love, you will always be in our hearts, forever karen, Isaish ,Paris ,Isrel, britain, Lady zyana (moo moo),miya,reminesse,aalyiaha paris jr. we love you and daddy. forever my love, karen.
Brittany Marrow
August 27, 2008
When I arrived at the hospital to find out that my grandmother has past I couldn't help but question myself, how do you live without a grandmother?...I continued to struggle with this question for days until the night after her funeral....I sat in my car that night with my little cousin Britain and we were talkling about Nanny and the good times we shared with her...then I asked her how are we suppose to live without a grandmother and she responded by saying WE STILL HAVE HER BECAUSE SHE LIVES WITHIN OUR HEARTS.....from that answer I have been able to live with my grandmother's death better because I know that even though she has gone on to be with God we have never lost her....
She was the best grandmother anyone could ever ask for and she loved and cared for each and everyone of her family members...so to all of my family if there is ever a situation you feel you can't handle just remember what would Nanny do? Let's stay strong and remain a family legacy that both Nanny and Granddaddy started....
I Love you and will always keep you in my Heart !
Brittany
Malikah Cowles
August 25, 2008
How do you say goodbye to your rock and the foundation of your family? How do you say goodbye a woman who mean so much to you? How do you say goodbye to a vibrant smile, an awesome personality, an excellent chef and a wonderful grandmother? Well, I wont say goodbye but good night!
To my nanny: Its going to be different without you physically in the body but as long as you remain in our hearts you will live on forever!!!!
I love you,
Malikah
Ricky Lowden
August 23, 2008
Mary Marrow was my mother in-law, her heart
was a house filled with love. May the family
and friends hearts soon be filled with
memories of joyful times together as we
continue her great legacy.
Judy Cole
August 19, 2008
Vona and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family. Your mother always had a smile for everyone.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. As she gave so much love, support, and comfort to all she met.
Judy Cole and Family
Shannon Evans
August 18, 2008
Vona and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of you mother's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family during this very difficult time. May God continue to bless and keep each one of you. Shannon, Eric, Marquez and Shaniqua
JACKIE WALLACE-LAWRENCE
August 18, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Mrs.Marrow was one of my first babysitter's and she was a wonderful person to know. I will miss her dearly Jackie Wallace-Lawrence and son Jayden.
Michele Florence
August 18, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God comfort your family.
Rev. Billy and Michele Florence
Deena Walls
August 18, 2008
Mary's smile lit up a room and her heart radiated the love of Jesus. She was a precious, friend and a beautiful woman,. She will dearly missed!
My Prayers go out to her family in this season of grief that they may be envolped by the Fathers comfort and abounding Love !
Grove Christian Outreach Center will be feeling a deep void in her absence We loved her dearly.
August 18, 2008
To the Marrow family:
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Marrow will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of bereavement.
Kim, Kathy, Tyrone, and Lawrence (Mac) Fowler
Jacksonville, Fl
Mike Evans
August 17, 2008
Vona and Family:
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with the family.
Mike and Eric Evans
August 17, 2008
Dear Mono & Karen:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of berievement. Just know that GOD was ready for that beautiful flower to be picked and it was her.
God Bless,
Jacqueline Clemons & Family
Ani Gonzalez
August 17, 2008
Dear Ibrahim and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are so sorry for your loss.
Ani & Raymond Gonzalez
Walker Family
August 17, 2008
It was indeed a joy always to be in Mrs. Marrow's presence. Our family's prayer is that the Lord will comfort you during this period.
Nakita Crews
August 17, 2008
To the Marrow family I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you always MS. Mary was a loving and sweet person who I miss dearly
Jackie/Jesse and family
August 17, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Michelle Lynn
August 17, 2008
To the Marrow family I send my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you.I thank god for allowing us to have your mother for as long as he had. She was a true jewel.Mrs. Mary I'm so greatful that most of the time I came home I saw you unless you were on the road.Thank you so much for being there for my family in time of sorrow during the passing of our loved ones,especially daddy during X-Mas 1973 that was so hard on very young children. I've carried the things that Carl Lynn told you and Mr.Plato before he said his good by's to us all.You were there for mama she was so young you all helped carried us thru for just being you thanks so much.Now let's not forget our road trips together for many years ,every time yall was riding I was riding when I won't riding I was crying till yall came back now that's real love .Mammy I'll always remember our dining times especially dried beans cooked all day with stewed tomatoes,collards,mac-n-cheese,crackling cornbread and fried chicken sometime with gravy,lordamercy umm,umm,umm,lorda fingalicking I tell you. That was my world class babysitter before I started any school Mary G Marrow and them homemade cobblers and pies she put a hurtn on ya.Thank you for instilling so much in me mammy alot of things that we've talked about during my grief has helped more than you'll now.I bet all yall up the talking and eating up a storm and singing too, RIP my love I'missing you all godspeed. Love Macheryl
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