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Essie Tooley Obituary
Essie Irene
Mawyer Tooley
Essie Irene Mawyer Tooley, 86, of Scottsville, died on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the Hospice House in Charlottesville, Virginia.
She was born on April 2, 1924, in North Garden, Virginia, the daughter of the late Archie G. and Lizzie M. Mawyer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" E. Tooley; two sisters, Phyllis Dudley and Catherine Wood; and seven brothers, Goodman Mawyer, Thomas Mawyer, Fulton Mawyer, Floyd Mawyer, Leroy Mawyer, John Mawyer and Harold Mawyer.
Essie was a graduate of Red Hill School.
Surviving her are two sons, Roger Tooley and his wife, Sandra, of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, and an estranged son, Donald Tooley and his wife, Elizabeth, of Scottsville; two grandchildren, Bonnie Tooley Wiese and her husband, Michael, of Palmyra and Travis Tooley of Oak Ridge, North Carolina; one great-grandson, Michael Alexander "Alex" Wiese of Palmyra; and one sister, Marie Chisholm of Charlottesville.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 22, 2010, at the Fox Memorial Baptist Church in Scottsville with the Reverend Randy Golladay and Chaplain Daniel Malcolm officiating. Interment will follow at the Alberene Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The family expresses special thanks to Margaret N. Tooley, Malcolm and the late Gertrude Butler, Dr. Michael Santulli and the wonderful staffs at Hospice of the Piedmont and The Hospice House for going the extra mile during Essie's illness.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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JoAnn Garrison
November 22, 2010
Roger,Sandra and Travis
I'm so sorry for your loss.May God be with you and confort you in this time of loss.
November 21, 2010
Roger, Sandra and Travis,
We were so sorry to hear of Essie's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God provide comfort and strength to you during this difficult time.
Chris and Karla Floyd and Family
Janet Shumaker-Lester
November 21, 2010
Roger,Sandra and Family I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed.
John & Mildred Williams
November 21, 2010
Donald, our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers.
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November 20, 2010
Roger, Sandra and Travis:
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Kenny & Linda Tanner
November 20, 2010
Bonnie, Mikey, Alex and Margaret. We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Although we never met her, we feel we knew her though you. We will be thinking of you in the coming days. Be strong as you know she is in a better place.
Bobby & Sharon Pollard
November 20, 2010
Roger, Sandra and Travis,
We are very sorry for your loss. She is in a better place and does not have to suffer anymore.
oger,Sandra and Travis
Sheila Willis
November 20, 2010
Roger,Sandra and Travis,
I am sorry for your loss. Essie was a very sweet lady and loved by many!!
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