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Willie Mae "Mommie" Maddrey

Willie Maddrey Obituary

Willie Mae Maddrey PORTSMOUTH - Willie Mae "Mommie" Maddrey of the 2700 block of Magnolia St. died Jan. 30, 2009, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was born in Portsmouth. She was affiliated with Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by three daughters, Betty Jean Haynes of Waldorf, Md.; two adopted daughters, Candy Hollamond of Suffolk and Christie Holmes of Portsmouth; two sons, Bernard Maddrey of Portsmouth and one adopted son, Mark Maddrey of Chesapeake; 14 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; a very special niece, Gloria Green of Richmond; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, including a first cousin, Louis Garnett. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Corprew Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Lolita Ghee and the Rev. Gregory Thomas will officiate. The family will receive friends at 213 Castlewood Road, Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 3, 2009.

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David and Robin Mitchell and Family

February 7, 2009

To the family of Ms. Willie Mae Maddrey; may God bless you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gloria Green

February 4, 2009

To Candy, Chris and Mark: We all loved your Mommie and my Auntie very, very much. We should all try to remember the many words of wisdom that she shared with all of us through the years. She was truly a remarkable and loving person. We shall miss her very much, but we should also be forever grateful that we were blessed to have her with us through the years. Love, Auntie Gloria

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