Mary Nicholas

Mary Nicholas obituary, Richmond, VA

Mary Nicholas

Mary Nicholas Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 11, 2009.
NICHOLAS, Mary C. Dowdy, 72, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009 after an aggressive and courageous battle with cancer for two years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Emmett D. Dowdy Sr. and Donald W. Nicholas; a daughter, Sheila Marie Dowdy; and a sister, Genevieve C. Canary. She is survived by her son, Emmett D. "Don" Dowdy Jr.; a sister, Marie C. Spradlin; and other relatives and friends. Mary recently returned to Mechanicsville in 2006 after living in South Florida for 28 years. The family will receive friends Friday, December 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road, and where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.



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December 19, 2009

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Debbie Baldwin

December 19, 2009

Don,please forgive me of not knowing about the passing of your sweet and precious Mother,until I recieved your email.I pray that God gives you comfort and heals your broken heart.Please know that your Mother is in the loving care of her Heavenly Father and is now in peace.Take care,my friend.I am here if you need me.Love, your friend always,Debbie Baldwin

stacy mckenney

December 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jackie Hott

December 12, 2009

Our Dad Dick, Aunt Mary's brother in law who died many years ago loved his sister in law. We have fond memories of Aunt Mary, basking in the sun with her in Florida and Nicholas family trips to Nags Head. The last time we were all together was at my wedding in 1998. We are so happy to have had that time together. We pray that Donnie is doing well. Now, Dad, Uncle Don and Aunt Mary can all join each other for a long visit at the "beach". With loving memories, Jackie and Shannon (and Dick)

Shirley Peyton

December 11, 2009

My Aunt Mary had a great sense of humor.I am so grateful I was able to spend some time with her recently. I will never forget your kindness and I will miss you. All my love, your niece Shirley.

Carol Whittaker

December 11, 2009

Mary was a little spitfire that was full of life. She had a kind spirit and a warm and loving heart. She enjoyed life and did it with class, style and grace. She will truly be missed. Don, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.

Ed Parks

December 11, 2009

I will truely miss Aunt Mary.
My thoughts and prayers are with you

Diane & Steve Hollins

December 11, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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