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Mary Black Obituary
Mary Cheleast Black VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Cheleast Black, 72, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in her home. She was a retired beautician and was Baptist. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Lowell Bray, and is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles K. Black; three sons, Charles Steven Black, Robert G. Black and companion Sharon Powers, all of Hampton and Thomas Larry Black and wife Janet of Smithfield; grandson, Charles Brandon Black; mother, Pauline Bray of Batesville, Ark.; sister, Janece More and husband Jack of Lonoke, Ark.; brother, Jimmy Bray and wife LaDene of Batesville; and very special friends, Sandra Morris and Jeannie Yarborough. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mary's doctors: Dr. Mark Sinesi, Dr. Michael Steinberg and the staff at Virginia Oncology for tending to her needs and making her as comfortable as possible. She will be missed. The visitation will be held at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Steve Gupton in the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial to follow at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery, Virginia Beach. To share condolences with the family please visit www.altmeyer.com.
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Joseph Casais
October 29, 2020
I would just like to say did I think about Mary every 2 days. I was helping her one day and she cleaned out the dryer vent before all the lint is and I asked her why you saying that? Her answer was she put it outside for the birds. Ever since that day when I clean my dryer vent out I think about her. She treated me like I was her own son her and Charlie both did they were real real good people they fed me they did everything in the world for me . I was out in their backyard one day with one of her son's I think his name was Steven digging a trench for a busted pipe very good person the whole family was just outstanding to me. Anyway I hope everybody's doing well you take care and God bless
Casey Rawles
November 4, 2008
Dear Mr. Black,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Casey Rawles @ Monarch Bank/OBX Bank
Joe Casais
November 4, 2008
To the Black family:
My heart goes out to all of you. Such a great family you are, and a good friends to me as well. When I was sick, she was always there for me. She was a great cook, and had a kind heart. Always looking out for other people before herself. Always so kind, and at times, she could be so funny. She touched my life as well as many others with her kindness and joy. She will be missed very much, but remember, the lord has a place where there is always happiness, peace, and joy. With out any doubt, she has passed through that door, and has received her rewards for being the person she was.
Dennis and Brenda Harris
November 4, 2008
To Steve and family, Dennis and I are so sorry for your loss of your dear mother.We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep sweet memories close to your heart.
Love, Brenda and Dennis
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