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Mary Stiff Obituary
A member of the Red Hat Society, she attended church at the Fort Eustis post chapel and was a member of Lovely Zion Baptist Church in Bedford, Va.
Mary enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She also enjoyed collecting Light houses and various figurines, which she used to decorate her home. She was especially passionate about her home and making sure it was always prepared to receive guests.
Mary was preceded by her sisters, Peggy Harrison, Patricia Reynolds; and brother, John Pullen.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Harry Stiff Sr.; two sons, Harry Stiff Jr. and wife, Julynn, of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Keith Stiff and wife, Marcelle, of Orlando, Fla. There are two granddaughters, Kennedy and Marissa. Mary is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Billy Pullen of Fort Washington, Md., Ruby Lowry and Gary Pullen, both of Bedford, Va., Kay Thompson of Newport News, Va.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Denbigh Chapel of Altmeyer Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Ft. Eustis Chapel; internment will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Fairmont Cemetery in Bedford, Va.
Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA. 23608. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Donna Anderson
October 5, 2008
It is hard for me to look out at the congregration at chapel and not see Mary. I am truly missing her sweet spirit and wonderful smile. We have lost a lovely lady, but heaven has gained. May God be with the family.
Betty Pullen
October 1, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carletha Tweedy
October 1, 2008
Big Harry, Little Harry and Keith,
I know this a very difficult time and Mary will be greatly missed, please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers and I love all of you!
Carletha
Patsy Bowman
October 1, 2008
Harry, Sr., Harry, Jr., Keith, and other family members. Mary was my friend, my Bible study buddy, and my Red Hat friend. Most of all she was a Friend. I will certainly miss her. My prayers will continue for all of you.
October 1, 2008
Mr. Stiff,
I was sorry to read about your loss.
Rosanna Meinhardt- Paxson
Keith Davis
September 30, 2008
Keith you may not remeber me, but I knew you a long time ago from Denbigh. My name is Keith Davis. I am very sorry to hear about your lost. Yuo and your family will be in my prayers.
September 30, 2008
I am so sorry to here about your loss.I'm sure she was a good person.
September 30, 2008
TO HARRY, KEITH AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY,
I AM VERY SORRY FOR SUCH A GREAT LOSS. WE ALL UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH MOTHERS ARE THE GLUE TO A GOOD FAMILY. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND I WISH YOU ALL WELL IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.
MATT TERRY
Henry Ayer
September 30, 2008
I am very saddened by the recent loss of Mrs. Stiff. I really only Know Harry but I know with the kind of man he is that his Mom was certainly a classy lady and will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. Take comfort in knowing that in our faith there are no final goodbyes.
Kirk Wilkerson
September 30, 2008
Mr. Stiff, Harry, and Keith:
I am very sorry to hear of Ms. Stiff's passing. I pray that God will give you peace and provide you will comfort during this trying time.
Kirk Wilkerson
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