Mary A. Casey

Mrs. Mary A. Casey, of Golden Living Center (Battlefield Park), formerly of 618 Virginia Ave., Petersburg, Va., departed this life on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., after an extended illness.

She was born on April 13, 192,3 in Nottaway County, Va., to the late Charlie and Virgie Green. She dedicated her life to Jesus in 1950, where she became a dedicated member of the Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church, Crewe, Va. She later moved to Petersburg, Va., in 1963, bringing her pride and joy with her, her family. She then transferred her membership to Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church, Petersburg, Va., where she worked and attended diligently in several offices, until her declining health prevented her from attending church further.

"Mother was a woman that loved the Lord and was not ashamed to tell you." She also loved her family and people in general and always put everyone else before her needs. She was a homemaker and cared for many children in her home while their parents worked.

She was married to the late Herman Casey Sr., with whom she had six children. She was the sole survivor of five siblings, who preceded her in death. The last sibling who passed away one year ago, Moses S. Green, who put Mary first was not only her brother but he was also her best friend and protector until his end. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ms. Gloria J. Casey, who passed in 1992.

Other surviving children left cherish her, Mary Virginia Jackson (Daniel), Queen Victoria Crews, Ruth Casey Epps (Mack), Herman Casey Jr., James E. Casey (Debra), all dedicated to mother; 11 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and a dedicated nephew who she took as her son, Louis Casey (Jackie) of Chattanooga, Tenn., cousins and extended families to numerous to name; two brothers-in-law; and four sisters-in-law.

The family would like to thank the following for the wonderful care they gave to Mother Casey, Drs. Mark and Fred Ende and staff, Dr. Peter Ault, the Golden Living Center (Battlefield Park) and staff, South Regional Medical Center 4th Floor East and 5th Floor West staff, and everyone that extended their services and love during her sickness and passing to our family.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Shiloh 7th Day Adventist Church, 935 W. Washington St., Petersburg, Va., Pastor George Howard officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family may be contacted by calling Ruth Casey Epps, (804) 862-3183, or Mary Virginia Jackson, (804) 732-2718.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Casey online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.