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Mary BROOKING Obituary
She was born May 20, 1939, to George Madison and Ellen Grinnell White. Mary Rose was a 1956 graduate of Mathews High School and the class Salutatorian. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, charter member and past president of Central Village Homemakers Club and American Legion Post 83 Auxiliary. She also had worked as secretary to the county administrator for 12 years.
Mary Rose was preceded in death by her parents and a special aunt, Margaret White Dutton.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years and best friend and care giver, John William "Billy" Brooking; her special son, George Martin Broaddus and wife, Nancy; grandchildren, Fallon Nicole Broaddus, and Stephen Blaine Callis.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Ed Pruitt, the Rev. Suzanne Gibson and the Rev. Richard Linger will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Windsor Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family will also be receiving friends on Saturday prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church.
In memory of Mary Rose contributions may be sent to Mathews Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 723, Mathews, VA 23109. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Elaine Hudgins Campbell
October 10, 2010
I was so sorry to learn of Mary Rose's death. She was such a good neighbor and friend to all as I remember when I lived in Mathews. Billy, Marty, and rest of your family have my deepest, Sympathy
Susan Smith
October 8, 2010
Dear Billy, Marty & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ed Smith
October 8, 2010
Marty, Fallon & family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother & grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lucy & "Fizz"
Ann Dawes
October 8, 2010
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.
Cindy Kellar
October 6, 2010
So sorry for your loss.
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