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May Dean Obituary
July 4, 1942
September 30, 2010 May Helen Dean, devoted mother and wife, quietly went home to glory on Thursday, September 30, 2010 with her children by her side.
She was survived by her husband, James Colbert Dean and children Earl Harris, Jr. & wife Lynn; Brenda Johnson & husband Willie; Sylvia Wright & husband Kenneth; May Tywman & husband Glenn; Gwendolyn Hogan & husband James; Christopher Harris & wife Michelle; twenty grandchildren and thirty three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 12 Noon on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at First Baptist Church, 9258 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia. Interment will be private. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Sylvia Wright
January 1, 2023
Missing you today and always. New Year's Eve 2023. The family has grown since you went home to glory. You would be so proud of the small (large) dynasty connected to you. Brenda have approximately 25 grandchildren. I have two beautiful grandchildren. Aka, my babies. May have approximately 12 grandchildren. Still waiting for Earl and Paul's grandchildren. Miss your smile, laughter and your great sense of humor. Love Sukey
Charmaine Harris
September 27, 2021
I miss her laugh, her kisses, her smile , her personality, her love and care, her Pepsi’s ,her moth balls, I just miss her
Charmaine
September 30, 2020
Love and miss her everyday
Charmaine
Sylvia Wright
September 27, 2019
Precious mother. it's been a decade since I last saw your beautiful face. I've missed you and often wonder what you would like here on earth. The family has grown so much. You've left behind a dynasty and we'll have a blessed reunion with you one day in heaven. You would be proud to see all of your grand and great grandchildren. I know you're enjoying the awesomeness of God and the heavenly hosts of angels.
I love you madly,
Sylvia
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Faith May Helen
April 16, 2018
As promised, here is my baby, Faith.
October 1, 2012
Hello again, Its me your daughter Brenda. Its now been two years since you went to be with the Lord. I just wanted to say I love you and miss you, but I am gald that you are with the Lord. Love always from earth to glory. Brenda
Brenda Johnson
July 9, 2012
Hello mother, Its your 70th birthday. We did not have your yearly birthday party on your special day. Earl and Lyn's lights were out due to the bad weather we had. We will still celebrate your speacial day on July 11th. I did clean and rearranged your memory cabinet. I shared your pictures with the grandchildren, and had the children tell you happy bithday. I still miss you, I love you but I am still glad that you are with JESUS.
Brenda Johnson
December 12, 2011
poems handwritten by Mom. Enjoy!
Nov 26, 1985
Angel by your side
I am your angel - your only angel - the angel who loves you on this earth and in the sky. I will be your angel on this earth until the day I die. And when I reach the heavens you will not be far behind.
Undated
Spirit In The Sky
Holy Spirit came upon my soul, my heart began to sing and the winter years around me suddenly burst into spring.
Jul 8, 1988
Youth
For I grow toward the light like a morning glory, for tomorrow I will live but yesterday I died.
July 12, 1988
Happiness
Can I rise above and feel the breeze… Can I watch the flowers grow and chase the birds and bees… can I, can I please?
Trianna Owens
October 10, 2011
Dear mother,
I miss you and I love you. Here are some things I want you to know…
Mother I miss you so much until I want to cry…
But I know you are with God...
But I cried and cried until I fall asleep, but sometimes I fill your presence so near and dears. I felt you swift me off my feet, you hold me and love me and make me glad again.
We laughed and played, as we gazed in to each other’s eyes, then morning comes, I wake up with a smile upon my face. Thank you for visiting with me in my dreams thoughts and in my heart. You will never be forgotten and you will always live within me. My special great-grandmother (mother).
I love you and the people who really love you will be with one day.
I love forever,
Trianna
May Helen loving on her mother...
October 5, 2011
Jazmine visiting with mother...
October 5, 2011
Jamarious visiting with mother...
October 5, 2011
Alayiah visiting with mother...
October 5, 2011
Sara visiting with mother...
October 5, 2011
Byron visiting with Mother
October 4, 2011
Mother, Chaplin and Brenda singing songs...
October 4, 2011
October 3, 2011
TIMOTHY HARRIS
October 2, 2011
I LOVE YOU GRANDMA,AND I MISS SEEING YOU,STILL.
LOVE TIMMY
Stacy and mother at the roller rink in Washington DC Summer of 2009
October 2, 2011
Stephen and Toni
October 2, 2011
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
What "Mother" Means
"Mother" is such a simple word,
But to me there’s meaning seldom heard.
For everything I am today,
My mother’s love showed me the way.
I’ll love my mother all my days,
For enriching my life in so many ways.
She set me straight and then set me free,
And that’s what the word "mother" means to me.
Thanks for being a wonderful mother, Mom!
Washington D.C. Zoo 1986
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Kings Dominion 1993
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Gwen, Devon & Mom at Kings Dominion
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Mom & Sylvia 2007
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Alayah kissing Grandma
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Mom, always having fun!
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Mom with her cousin
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Mom with Friends 1980's
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Natalie, Mrs & Mr Claus and Nicole (Simba da Kat)
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Papa Dean & Mom Stepping out on Christmas
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
May Dean with her six babies
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
May, Brenda, Sylvia & Mom
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Earl, Mom & Paul
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Grandma's Crew
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Edwin, Charmain, Ciara, Natalie, Manny, Mom & Glen
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Thanksgiving at Sylvia's 2003
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Thanksgiving at Sylvia's 2003
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Brian, Nazja, Mom & Papa Dean
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Gwen with Mom - Birthday 7/4/08
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Nicole & Grandma
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Grandma, Sylvia & Devon VA Beach 2002
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
May Helen and her big sister Rebecca
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Nicole, BryNazja & Na'Khai saying good bye
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Papa Dean sneaking a kiss
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
Thanksgiving at Sylvia's 2003
Sylvia Wright
October 2, 2011
September 30, 2011
Brenda Johnson
September 30, 2011
Today is your first year anniversary. I stay home from work. I had a cup of coffee in your memory in your china tea cup. I just wanted to say I love you and to celebrate your memory in a special way. You are always in my thoughts especially today. I had lunch with the sisters today. We laughed and talked about you, because you are so special to us. We went by to visit daddy Jim. He had your home going program out on the counter. Sylvia took him home with her to spoil him.
LYNN HARRIS
September 29, 2011
I CAN'T BELEIVE YOU HAVE BEEN WITH JESUS A YEAR ALREADY!!! BUT WE STILL MISS YOU DOWN HERE ON EARTH WITH US, BUT WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE HAPPY WITH ALL OF YOUR LOVED ONES UP IN HEAVEN!!
Great fall trip... Two weeks befor your departure
Brenda Johnson
September 29, 2011
Lake Anne trip... A week before you departure...
Brenda Johnson
September 29, 2011
I Love you, Miss you, but glad you are with Jesus...
Brenda Johnson
September 29, 2011
I love you mother, always and forever...
Trianna Owens
September 29, 2011
Brenda Johnson
September 28, 2011
Mom, I miss you. My heart is breaking just to think it's been almost a year without you... but I know you are in a better place. There is not a day that I don't think about you... I always say "I thank God you are with Jesus." I know that you are happy and free from pain and life little details. A big hug and kiss from me to you...Happy anniversary
Love always,
Brenda (Miss Minnie)
August 30, 2011
Mom... I miss you! Nazja thinks she can show up at your house and see you there. I can't believe it's almost been a year since I last kissed you. Enjoy heaven! Sylvia
October 10, 2010
i love u mother from triaa love is joy
LYNN HARRIS
October 8, 2010
TO MY FAMILY,
THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME A LOVING MOTHER IN LAW FOR 30 YEARS AND A GRANDMOTHER FOR 14 YEARS. MARY HAS BEEN IN MY LIFE SINCE I WAS IN MY EARLY TEENS. SHE MEANT THE WORLD TO ME .SHE WAS LIKE ANOTHER MOM TO BE. ALL OF MY FAMILY FROM RESTON TO CULPEPER SEND THEIR LOVE TO THE FAMILY..I COULD ALWAYS CALL MARY AND SHE WAS THERE FROM TIMMYS BIRTHDAY PARTIES,PLAYS,CHURCH PICNICS,TO BUS TRIPS,AND OF COURSE HER FOURTH OF JULY BIRTHDAY PICNICS, AND WHEN I NEEDED HELP AT WORK SHAMPOOING HAIR.I WILL MISS HEAR DEARLY .THANKS FOR SHARING HER WITH ME.
Akira Johnson
October 7, 2010
I luv you Grandma and will cherish all the good memories and laughs we have shared togeather.
love,
Akira JOhnson
SISSIE (PATTY) THOMAS
October 7, 2010
I WILL MISS YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN GUIDE ME AND WATCH OVER ME IN MY LIFE HERE AS A ANGEL YOU ARE. TO THE FAMILY I DO SEND MY LOVE AND PRAYERS. TO MY MOM BRENDA I THANK YOU 4 EVER THING YOU HAVE GAVE ME AND SHARED WITH ME (LOVE)
glenn &may twyman
October 6, 2010
mama i love you so much ....... and i thank you for all you have done 4 me & may GOD keep you in his loving arms
PAOLA DURANT
October 4, 2010
Earl, I pray that your mom now sits with the angels and smiles upon us all.
PAOLA DURANT (HES)
Sylvia C Washington
October 4, 2010
To Mr. Earl Harris and family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, however, as the song says,"...she's going to see the King!"
God Bless you and yours,
October 4, 2010
I love you MOM from earth to glory, Brenda
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