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Mary O'Neal Obituary

Mary Catherine O'Neal VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary C. Harrington O'Neal, 60, daughter of Robert B. and Barbara A. Harrington, passed away at home Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. Left to cherish her memory are her loving family: sister, Theresa Lane; brothers, Kenneth Harrington and wife Sharon, Bobby Harrington and Jimmy Turbiville and wife Mary; nieces, Deanna Carmon and husband Robby, Allison Taylor and husband Ronnie, Amber Moody; nephews, Jonathan Borte and Ricky Baker; great-niece, Mandy; and great-nephews, Nicholas and Cody. She touched the lives of many that will each remember her in their own special way.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 30, 2009.

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Sharon Harrington

October 10, 2009

Today you will be put to rest ,I will always love you and remember ..always..Your Werman

ALI TAYLOR

October 9, 2009

Trying to let go of these memories of sorrows
which are trapped inside of me,
where I feel alone, no one sees me crying.
I close my eyes and I see my dreams,
Dreams of tomorrow, the way I want things to be.
Angel, keep watch over me.
The memories keep control of me,
The bad storms and cold weather rain
which fall from the heavens.
Angel, wash away these memories which are inside me.
I want to cry, I want to cry,
Tears from heaven falling from my eyes,
Wash away the pain which keeps control of me.
Angel, sing, sing the song
which will bring the dreams of tomorrow,
Of sunshine, not of rain,
Letting go of the memories
Which trap my sorrows inside of me.
:IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY AUNT MOOIE,SO LOVED & NEVER FORGOTTEN.YOUR,BONE AL-GAL GIRL. R.I.P. MOOIE I MISS YOU & LOVE YOU EMENCLY.

Leah Sergent Crichton

October 2, 2009

Dear Sharon, Kenny and Family~

My deepest sympathy in the loss of Mary. While she resides in the beautiful gardens of Heaven, I know you hearts are filled with sadness and grief! May our Dear Lord hold you in the palm of His hand and give you peace that only He can!

Your lives were enriched by her life, carry on her gifts..she will remain ever in you forever!

God bless you and heal you!

Love,
Odder Kindred Leah

October 1, 2009

DEAREST FAMILY,
Miss Mary will be missed by all and I only hope the heartache will fade for all that mourn her passing. She was a great person,a funny lady and a terrific aunt to her neices and nephews. She always treated me like family and this has hit home for me. I feel relief for Mary as I know she is walking unscathed in the heavens. I also hope that during my next fishing trip.....she shines her luck and love down on me. Go catch that big fish Mooie......It`s waiting for you.......LOVE and R.I.P.......BILLY G

Darlin

October 1, 2009

Kenny & Sharon & family
There are no words to express the sorrow I'm feeling in the loss of Mary.
She's been my FRIEND for 20 years and have so many happy memories as I do with you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you always and forever..
I will never forget Mary; shedding tears for her everyday. May the Grace of God be with you all. I love You.
DARLIN

October 1, 2009

Mooie,
i'm at a loss for words....If you only knew how much I loved you so. I remember our last talk...and your last text message to me....my heart is shattered! It wasn't supposed to happen like this, Mooie. Now I've lost you....you meant more to me than you ever realized. All of your pain is gone now, but mine will forever remain. I love you with "BOTH MY HEARTS"....your Niece,"Am-Pam" (Amber)

Vicki Chapman

October 1, 2009

Dear Kenny, Sharon, Jonathan, Ali, Amber, Theresa, Deanna & Deanna's childredn...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the months of healing to come. Mooie will be missed dearly by all of us. I am so sorry for your loss! I love you guys and miss you!

Pam Gallo

October 1, 2009

My Dearest Friends Kenny & Sharon :
I send my deepest love and sympathies to You and Your entire Family. Please take refuge in the wonderful memories that you have gathered along lifes road with Mary. Those wonderful memories will sustain you all.I continue to keep you all in my thoughts, heart and prayers.You are thought about this day and everyday with all the love in My heart.I wish You comfort and healing.
Always : Pam & Tae

M. Starke

October 1, 2009

To be loved by many is the greatest joy that one can experience in life. Mary experienced that joy. Each family member, each friend contributed to her life.

Although she now sleeps (John 11:11), the contributions she made to the life of each person who knew and loved her live on. May reflecting back on the moments spent together bring you comfort during this time of great sorrow.

October 1, 2009

September 30, 2009

Dear Kenny, Sharon, and family. Reading this email notice really hit
Phil and me very deeply. Seems each way we look another friend or neighbor is gone! Ben,(Rose's husband}, then two of our close neighbors, four of Phil's buddies, and now Kitty. Kenny and Sharon, God Bless all your family. With all our sympathy,memories,and love,
Mom Loretta and Phil

Kenny Harrington

September 30, 2009

Kitty, Ive never had a problem expressing my thoughts to you,but ,I have to say im at a loss for words at this very moment.I never expected this to happen so soon.I guess you might say, i thought you would be here with us forever.I will always cherrish the love we shared together,from the time we were children.Your kindness ,your laughter,your beautiful face,how you were there every time someone was in need, to lend a helping hand.God knows i will miss you so much.I hope God will take good care of you up there ,because he couldnt have a better person sitting next to him then you.My heart is hurting real bad sis,I dont think it has ever hurt so bad and felt so empty.I know it is a part of lifes cycle for us to pass away ,but why does it have to hurt so bad?I will think about you everytime i go fishing,because i know how you loved to fish. Sis,you stay sweet,and know that I love and miss you greatly.Your Brother,Forever ,Kenny

Julie Berreth

September 30, 2009

Dear Sharon, Kenny & family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. From now until the end of your days, try to take refuge in all the beautiful memories... because that's why God created them. To give us strength when we're weak, to make us smile when we're sad, to make us laugh when we're feeling silly, and most of all, to bring us comfort in the knowledge that our most precious loved ones are never far away, even when they're not with us anymore. God bless you all.

May your hearts & lives be filled with peace, grace, and never-ending blessings.

Rita Guidroz

September 30, 2009

To Mary's Family, seeing pics in the past of Mary with family brought tears to my eyes. A picture says many words of a person and I saw it frequently. She was a joy in everyone's heart. May time heal the pain and bring joy in her memory~Love you guys dearly, Kenny, Sharon and family~Ree~

Sharon Branson

September 30, 2009

Dearest Sharon, Kenny and your family, I did not know Mary, but from seeing her pictures and reading about her, I really missed something. She will be missed terribly, this I know. I pray that God will send His love and comfort straight down to you all, at this time of your sorrow. I love you, Sharon, your Pardy.

Rose Hartline

September 30, 2009

Dear Kenny, Sharon and Family,
Words fail me at this time.
Know that I have you all in my prayers
and I am only a phone call away if you need any thing.
Mary had a big heart and her giving
spirit is watching all over all of you.
I love you all deeply and know your pain.
Just remeber to call if you need me, I'm only a holler away.
May God watch over you all and comfort you.
Love and hugs.

Kim Barrett

September 30, 2009

I am so sorry for your lose and have the family in my prayers. Sending lots of love and many hugs. Kim

September 30, 2009

Dearest Theresa and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow. Words can not express the sadness and shock that I feel.
Mary was a beautiful person inside and out and she lighted my life in so many ways. There are a lot of people in this world that could truly take a lesson in opening their heart the way that she did.
I am positive that her giving spirit is watching over all of you and I will Honor her memory by remembering all of the happy times I had with her.

Love,
Tara Stottlemyer

Sharon(Sister in law) Harrington

September 30, 2009

My Werman..
I am going to let my heart write this, I will miss you FOREVER.
The 40 years plus, we shared births, deaths, tears and alot of laughter.You were my rock, My Werman.
A huge hole in my heart will always remain.
Life as I knew it, will never be the same.
I sit and talk to you and miss you so much .
Every remaining day of my life, I will shed a tear and a smile.
May you rest in eternal peace ,and now you are happy.
Save a spot for me my best friend .
Wait for us all, your family you loved so deeply.
Your heart was bigger then the ocean, and the love you showed us all will leave a mark as to who Mary was and is.
A special soul thats soars free now still spreading love....You have not gone you are only asleep.I love you more then words can say My Werman.
"Steel Magnolia's"

September 30, 2009

Sister, You shared your heart with so many in your life. It gave and gave until it finally gave out. You put an eternal flame in mine that can never be put out. Oh God how I love you. It hurts so bad, but I know that we will forever be "Heart to Heart." The pain is over now sissy, so just lay your beautiful head down and rest. Love, your sister, Theresa

September 30, 2009

Dearest Kenneth, Sharon, Theresa, Bobby, Jimmy, Mary, Deanna, Robby, Jonathan, Allison, Ronnie, Amber, Ricky, her precious great nieces, nephews and all of dear Mary's loving family and friends.

We are deeply touched and keeping you in our prayers...Trusting that God will bring each of you comfort in the days ahead.

May friends surround you, And may love give you strength.

Cherish the memories you have, and hold them close to your heart.

May Mary's beautiful heart and soul bring you visual memories of the love that she gave to you.

In Heartfelt Sympathy,
Dee Briskin & Family

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