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Mary ELEY Obituary
Mary was a native of Newport News. She was a 1971 graduate of George Washington Carver High School. Mary was a member of First United Baptist Church and was employed by Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding for more than 30 years.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Eley; her son, Tony Holmes; one granddaughter, I'ana D. Holmes; two sisters, Gloria Martin (Phillip) and Viola Wyatt of Hampton; one brother, Powhatan Holmes Jr. (Evelyn) of Seaford and several nephews and nieces.
Viewing will begin at noon followed by a family visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel, 1601 – 27th Street, Newport News. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at First United Baptist Church, 6400 Roanoke Ave., Newport News, Va., with the Rev. Dennis Ruffin officiating. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
The final care of our loved one has been entrusted to the staff of Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary ELEY
Kathleen Butler
July 16, 2010
Ronald and Tony,
May God Continue to comfort you and the Family...I worked with Mary for many years, I will miss her calling me Katrina....God Bless
Henry Mitchell
June 30, 2010
To My Extended Family,
Our loss cannot be calculated into words. Mary was truly a beacon of light to all of those she touched. She was one who you could always depend if ever you were in need.(Lets not forget about the FOOD).I can still hear her calling my nickname she gave me. She always called me (HEN). May God bless and keep you in his almighty hands during this time of loss knowing that He and Only He Is Our STRENGTH. PEACE and MUCH LOVE be with you always.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Jones
June 25, 2010
To the family of Mary Eley, May God continue to strengthen you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Tilton & Cynthia Wilkes
June 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rene ' Wilson
June 25, 2010
To the Eley, Holmes and Wilson family, I am wishing you Peace, Love and Joy. These are a few of the things God said we could have. Please remember that God only take those that are ready. He leaves us her to prepare ourselves for eternal life. May you find peace, love and joy in knowing that Mary is resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father, the Almighty. God has reunited her with the rest of your loved ones so they all can assemble in the presence of the Lord. I pray that God will continue to guide your family and strengthen you all doing this challenging time.
Tamara Rene' Whiting
June 24, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Betty Copling
June 24, 2010
May you since the presence of God very near you as He comforts,and strengthens you. II Cor 5:8
Mrs. Betty Corbin Copling ( Carver High Class Mate)
June 24, 2010
To the Eley & Holmes family, We truly share in the sorrow that you have as our dear christian sister answered the call of the Almighty God and journeyed to her heavenly home.Mary loved the Lord and took comfort and pride in worship services as she praised and served Him. Mary talked about a earthy healing but prepared for her heavenly healing as well,putting it all into the hands of her heavenly Father. Mary served faithly until June 19th, now we must let her rest.Mary has left fond memories in the walls of FUBC, she shall forever live in our hearts. To the family we ask that you look to God for comfort and peace knowing that Mary's leaving is not the end but the start of a new life where we too can meet with her again some day. May God continue to bless and guide you until you see Mary again.
Betty, Sabrina, Marcus & Jaylon Lee
Miriam Jones Harrison
June 24, 2010
Ronald I was sadden to hear about Mary passing. May God give you peace and strenghtn you. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot bear.
June 24, 2010
Tony and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. Kesha Hall(Maryland)
Sherry & Gilbert Richardson
June 24, 2010
To the Eley Family,
On behalf of Gilbert and Sherry Richardson, our prayers are with your family. We were talking the other day after we heard what had happen that Mary was the only person that our grandson DaShawn would go too. She was the only one who was able to handle him in church. We will continue to keep your family in prayer but know that the Lord is your strength and he is your comforter at this time.
Evelyn Watkins Betts
June 24, 2010
To the Family....Jesus is a COMFORTER. The Watkins Family
Michele Alston
June 24, 2010
Tony:
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Just know she is resting in such a better place now. I will pray that God sends your family peace, comfort, and healing as you take one day at a time. Please stay encourage!
Dee and Sons
June 23, 2010
Tony and Ronald I am sorry to hear about Mary she is now makling her home with Dora, Bertha and Jodie. May God bless you all.
June 23, 2010
I am praying for the Eley Family I know that God will be with you. He will wipe away your tears and make you strong. Just trust him. To Bro Eley & Tony Hold on to Gods unchanging hand. Siser Eley said to me Minister Higgs i would like to hear you preach. Let me know when you preaching again and i will come out and support you. And she did on Sunday May 16th and she said she really enjoyed the word from the Lord. Now she is resting with the Lord.God bless you family and remember. 2 CORINTHIANS 5TH CHAPTER 6 VERSE READS: Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: God Bless you Eley Family I will keep you in my prayers. Minister Samuel Lee Higgs Jr. & Family
Bernard and Edna Scott
June 23, 2010
Ronald and Tony
We were sorry to hear the news in the loss of your loved one. Our prayers and sympathy to you. Keep the memories of her alive and in your hearts. May God's blessings continue to be with you.
Barbara Hill
June 23, 2010
Ronald sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Barbara (Walker) Hill
Patricia Jones-Kleckner
June 23, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Myra Joyner
June 23, 2010
Ronald
Sorry to about the passing of your wife,Mary. I am truely sorry for your lost. Take care and know she is in good hands.
AnJanette & Fredrick Jackson
June 23, 2010
Our prayers are with you & your family.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Sherry & Terry Langhorne
June 23, 2010
Tony, we are so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family will be in our prayers! Sherry & Terry Langhorne
June 23, 2010
I would like to send my condolences to the family. She will be truely missed. From Dee Dee Poindexter.
June 23, 2010
June 23, 2010
Tony, my prayers are with you at your time of grief I no if anything a mother's loss is a hard thing to face but keep you head up and know that she is okay and waiting on you in the most friendliest skies.......with love Tammie Trower
The Crawley"s
June 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
June 23, 2010
Eley & Holmes Family,
At this moment its hard to loose a sweet, kind hearted women that will keep it real without biting her tongue. That is what made Mary the remarkable women she was. I am sending love and praying for you all to have a comfort heart. There's no love greater than our God our Father can give you, so please seek for his guidance through this time and have an understanding that she is at peace with no worries or hurts. We Love you all!
From
Her Sista Mia Angel, God-Daughter Monica, Tisha and Family
June 23, 2010
Ronald and Family,
We are sorry to hear the passing of your wife. We will truly miss her. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Love You,
Herb & Nadine Blackwell
Maggie Mathis Twine
June 23, 2010
Ronald, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Maggie Mathis Twine, 1970 Class of Huntington High School
June 23, 2010
May it comfort you to know that God is with you and that the members of the G.W. Carver High School Class of 1971 are thinking of you, praying for you and sharing in your loss. Mary was a sweet, kind and quiet classmate who we will miss dearly.
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