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Mary WALLS Obituary
She was a native of Galax, Va., and graduated from Galax High School in 1959. She later graduated from National Business College in Roanoke with a degree in accounting. Mary resided in Newport News for most of her adult life and was a devoted member of Deer Park Baptist Church since 1968. Mary loved and served her Savior and her church without ceasing, always demonstrating an attitude of faith and love in Christ no matter the circumstances. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James C. and Opal Spurling Stockner.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, James R. Walls; her daughter, Teresa W. Hubert and husband, Paul of Newport News; her son, Tony Walls and wife, Sherry of York County; five grandchildren, Jessica, Eddie and Melissa Hubert and Ashton and Nathan Walls; her sister, Wanda Stockner Reeves and husband, Butch of Richmond; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Second only to her devotion to Jesus Christ, Mary lived for those holidays and special occasions that brought her family together to share joy and laughter. A warm wit, a gracious smile and a generous spirit, she will be missed.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Deer Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow a service on Wednesday, April 28, at Cox's Chapel Methodist Church in Mouth of Wilson, Va.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary WALLS
May 14, 2010
Jim,
Jim and I were so very sorry to hear of Mary's death. Your family and friends are in our prayers. God Bless you all.
Love,
Jim & Elizabeth Naughton, Sunset Beach, NC
Paul Weaver
May 9, 2010
Mr. Walls and Teresa,
I just learned of Mrs. Walls' passing, and I wanted to let you know that your family is in my prayers. I hope your faith, your family and your friends sustain you during this difficult time. God bless you.
With Love for Mary Walls
Marianne Sacco
April 30, 2010
Jim,
I will always remember Mary because it was through her which God worked and gave me the courage to proclaim God's
great works by giving my testimony on
my last visit to Deer Park Baptist Church. I talked to her that night and through conversation told her a little about my story and she seemed so
interested and spoke up and said "Well, Marianne has something to tell." I began telling my story and you could here a pin drop it got so quiet, but I would have never gave testimony that evening if it were not for Mary. Our dear Lord worked through Mary so that others could here my testimony and bring them closer to Him. She is in a Great Place with the Lord, but sorry that I didn't have the opportunity to speak with her during her last days. Jim, your family will stay in my heart forever and Mary always in my prayers.
Terry Castonguay
April 30, 2010
Jim, Tony & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Your family will be in my prayers.
Frances (Gaskell) Weaver
April 27, 2010
Jim & Family,
I worked with Mary at Eggleston, Smith & Company back in the early eighties. From my first day on the job I loved Mary! She made me feel so welcomed and helped me learn my job quickly.
Mary always had that wonderful smile that was contagious and her spirit was ever so sweet. We had some good times working together and I will never forget her!
My heart and prayers are with you, Jim, and your family at this most difficult time. May the precious memories of your beloved Mary comfort you always.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Bob and Carol Gunn
April 27, 2010
Jim
Carol and I were both very sorry to hear about Mary's passing. We will remember her fondly as the cook extraordinaire on our office canoe and camping trips to your beautiful property at Mouth of Wilson.
All your friends from Charlotte will mourn her loss and have you and your family in our prayers. If you ever make it down this way, we hope you will visit us in our new location, 498 Little Buck Creek Road, Marion, NC 28752 on Lake Tahoma.
Jill Shores
April 27, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. We will keep all of you in our prayers during this sad time.
Our Sincere Sympathy,
The Shores Family
April 27, 2010
Jim, Teresa, and Tony,
We are so sorry for your loss. Just remember all the good times and cherish all the wonderful memories.
Buddy & Bobbie Deese
Robert Kitchen
April 27, 2010
The Kitchen Family expressed their condolences ...
April 27, 2010
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. In reading the obituary, Mrs. Walls sounded like a wonderful Christian lady, so she is definately in a better place! Love- Robert, Lisa, & Marinda Kitchen
April 27, 2010
"Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body of away from it. For we must all appear before judgment seat of Christ..." 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
We did not have the priviledge of meeting Ms. Mary Lee, but we have met her daughter Teresa and her family. And we have the assurance thru Jesus Christ, our Lord, that one day we will meet her in paradise.
The Cloonan Family,
Gary Chenkin
April 26, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Mike and Sarah Standley
April 26, 2010
Jim and family
We were deeply saddened to hear the news. We will always remember her keeping you straight while hosting the canoe trips. Our prayers are with you all.
Phyllis Dickson Snow
April 26, 2010
Pleasee accept my condolences. Mary Lee was a dear friend of mine all the years at Galax schools. My prayers are with you.
Steve & Wendy Bokmiller
April 26, 2010
I only had the pleasure of meeting Mary once while hunting with Jim and Tony in Galax. Her generous and hospitable spirit was evidence of the her love for the Savior. Our prayer for the Walls family is that you will find great comfort knowing that Mary is full of joy in the presence of the Father of all mercies and the God of all comforts. (2 Cor 1:3) Grace and peace to you all.
With our sincere sympathies,
Roy Wright
April 26, 2010
I share this brief moment in our life's journey as a fellow classmate at Galax Elementary and High School (1959) including our 50th GHS Reunion. Your beloved ones surely knows that you will be missed during our continued life's experiences. Your mark was well earned and is perpetual with God's knowledge you shared.
Albert Abraham
April 26, 2010
The Walls family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our condolences.
April 26, 2010
I was so saddened to learn of Mary Lee's passing. We were classmates at Galax High School, Class of 1959. She attended our 50th reunion last year, and I am thankful to have had that time with her. Mary Lee was a lovely person with such a warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carol Davis Steele
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Ann Marie Carr
April 26, 2010
I was heartbroken to read the sad news of Mary's death. She was such a special person. Always upbeat and never complaining or thinking or herself. God will surely welcome her to be with Him. My sincerest sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
Ann Marie Carr, Newport News, Virginia
Bob and Ruth Jones
April 26, 2010
To all the family, please accept our sympathy during this time in the loss of Mary - she was always such a joyful lady and fun to be around.
Sue Swain
April 26, 2010
Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. We will always remember Mary and her beautiful smile. Her presence could light up a room and she always made folks feel welcome. We have lots of good memories from our early days at Deer Park Baptist. May those same fond memories fill your hearts with peace and comfort. Heaven is a better place today!
Ron and Sue Swain - Newport News
April 25, 2010
My deepest sympathies during this most difficult time. I will keep all of you in my prayers for comfort and understanding. God Bless You!!
Kenneth T. Porter Newport News (Galax)
Stacey Reeves
April 25, 2010
Our deepest sympathies are with you all. Rely on your relationship with the Lord and he will see you through this tough time. Mary Lee was a kind heartened lady with lots of love to give to all who knew her.
She will truly be missed and we are grieving along with you.
Mark, Stacey, Cody, Cassidy and Zac Reeves
WOODY AND RUTH MITCHELL
April 25, 2010
DEAR TONY AND FAMILY...WE WERE SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR MOTHER'S PASSING IN THE NEWSPAPER.YOUR MOTHER WAS A REAL WONDERFUL LADY AND PERSON. I TOLD ROGER ABOUT IT THIS MORNING WHEN WE TALKED TO HIM ON THE PHONE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.WOODY AND RUTH MITCHELL
April 25, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you for the comfort of God to fill your heart. Evalyan Cannon
Jack Thompson
April 25, 2010
Jim, Teresa, Tony.
We are saddened by the homegoing of your beloved wife, and mother. Yet we celebrate with you thart she is safe in the arms of Jesus. May the God of all comfort, be of special comfort to you. my friends.
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