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Mary Wheeler Obituary

Mary A. Wheeler, 83, of Stony Creek, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010.

She is survived by her husband, Harwood F. Wheeler; two sons, Harwood F. "Woody" Wheeler Jr. of Stony Creek and Martin J. Wheeler and wife, Tammy, of Hampton; a granddaughter, Allison Wheeler of Glen Allen; and a sister, Vivian Costilow and husband, Kenneth, of Virginia Beach.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (tonight) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Road, Jarratt, Va. The funeral service will be held graveside 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at High Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Fort Grove United Methodist Church or to Stony Creek Volunteer Rescue Squad.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Oct. 19, 2010.

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Regina Davis

October 19, 2010

Woody & Marty, sorry to hear about your mom. I know that she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Hang in there.

October 19, 2010

MARTIN WHEELER AND FAMILY, I,AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Jeanette Allen-Hampton, Va.

October 19, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with you.Lynn Hacker

October 19, 2010

Martin,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of an important love one such as your mother. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Diana and Charles Curtis

Beth Carroll

October 19, 2010

Martin and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. My heart goes out to you, having experienced that pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Beth Carroll

Mary Williams

October 19, 2010

Martin,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

April Borrero

October 19, 2010

Martin & Family ~ Strength and peace I pray for you during this time of loss.

October 19, 2010

Martin and Family,

We pray God's strength and peace at this very difficult time. May God continue to bless you and your family and may fond memories begin to heal your hearts one day at a time.

The Cobb Family
Hampton VA

October 19, 2010

Martin and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tammy & Darwin Mills, Newport News VA

Sharon Coleman

October 19, 2010

The Wheeler Family,

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. I used to teach with Mrs. Wheeler at Beazley school. I will always remember her as a kind and gentle person. May God Bless and comfort you all. My prayers are with you during this time.

October 19, 2010

So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Meg DeWitt

Sheila Reed

October 19, 2010

Martin & Family,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Trust God during this difficult time.

Cindi & Don Dickerson

October 19, 2010

Marty and Woody, We are so sorry about your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lesley DeVries

October 19, 2010

Martin and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God's Peace be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lesley DeVries

Robin Williford

October 19, 2010

Martin & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Look to the Lord for strength and comfort.

Take care,
The Williford Family (Robin, Cliff, Cory, & Kasey)

Tammy Wright

October 19, 2010

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. God Bless.

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