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Mary Kensey Obituary
Mary Jane Kensey of Vallejo passed away at the age of 88 in Vacaville due to a brief illness on September 23, 2010. She was born in Waterproof, LA, on July 23, 1922.
Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Kensey Sr., and daughter, Betty Reed.
Survivors include her son, Roosevelt Kensey Jr. of Vacaville, CA; daughters, Esther Kensey and Wanda Cohen of Vallejo, CA; granddaughters, Kimberly Clark-Washington of Houston, TX, and Rhonda Fulgham of Conyers, GA; and grandsons, Vincent Kensey of Woodland, CA, and Brandon Cohen of Nashville, TN. She is also survived by five great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 4, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Corinthians COGIC, 1101 Benicia Road, Vallejo, CA. Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Cooley & Riolo Mortuary, 505 Couch St, Vallejo.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Kensey
Alice Dukes
October 31, 2010
To the Kensey family: Words seem so useless at a time like this, however, my prayers are with you and I pray you remain strong and keep the love your Mother taught you. (707) 556-8235
Noel McGarter
October 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 5, 2010
To the Family,
Our Prayers are with you you during this time. Mrs. Kensey was very special to many, and have touched a lot of lives.Her kind spirit will always be remembered.
The Hubbard Family
Johnny Hubbard
Patricia Hubbard-Fort ( 510-223-9279) Richmond, Ca.
Cynthia Hubbard-Walker
Ed Mobery
October 4, 2010
To the Family,
May god bless and keep you in this difficult time.
Ed Mobery
October 4, 2010
Having known Mary from Mare Island was a great honor...she was loved and respected by all and will not be forgotten. I loved her smile and kindness she showed to everyone that came in touch with her. Leah Holmes
Flora Beasley-Coley
October 2, 2010
To Roosevelt and Family; I want to offer my condolences to you in this sad time, May GOD Bless You and Keep You always,
Beckie Starnes
October 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 2, 2010
My sister and I send our sympathy to the family. Ms. Mary was a loving and very outspoken woman with knowledge and good advice. We missed her when she wasn't with us at the 777 Bingo Hall.
From Shirley and Olivia
October 1, 2010
Auntie Jane you were a remarkable woman and you will truly be missed. Love you always!! Tarise Racy (Pittsburg, CA)
Ruby Wilson
October 1, 2010
My heart felt sympathy to the family
Ruby Wilson
Member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Shirley Holt
October 1, 2010
To Wanda, family and Friends; I would like to offer our condolences to you in this sad time.
Jim Phillips
October 1, 2010
What a wonderful woman and a dear friend to my mother for many years...people like Mary are few and far between. Thinking of you Roosevelt as I often do, sorry for your loss and the loss to all of us who thought the world of your mother.
Cooley & Riolo Mortuary, Inc.
September 30, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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