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Marion Patterson Obituary

Marion C. Patterson VIRGINIA BEACH - In loving memory of Marion C. Patterson who joined her maker Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Marion was born Oct. 31, 1928, in Pungo, Va. She was a lifelong resident of Virginia Beach. She is survived by her son, Edward S. Spry Jr. and his wife Yolanda; daughter, Gayle E. Wenzel; daughter, Patricia J. Gibson and her husband Michael; four grandchildren, Dawn Mauldin, Joy Costigan and her beloved twins, Ashley and Amber Gibson; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Mauldin and Cole Costigan; many other loving family members. Marion had so many caregivers from dear friends to the professional staff at Virginia Beach Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center where she was a resident for the past 14 years. She fought a long battle with Parkinson's disease yet remained ever cheerful, always smiling. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, condolences may be made in her name through a donation to the church's general fund. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at First Baptist Church, 401 35th Street, Thursday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. We'll miss you. She lived and died gently and with grace. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hdoliver. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 18, 2009.

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November 20, 2009

She touched the lives of all who knew her. Family, friends,nursing home staff - she was a special person. She indeed lived gently and with grace. We'll miss you.

mike gibson

November 18, 2009

marion will be missed by all who knew her i would like too thank everyone at camelot nursing home for there care of marion.they always said she was one of there best patients.id like to also thank her close frinds from the church and her nephews and their wives for visiting on a regular basis it meant the world to her but most of all id like to thank my wife and daughters for sharing there love for her.eddie gayle patty ashley and amber meems (marion)has passed but she is resting pacefully i know you all are going too miss her. you will always have the the positive memorys she has left behind marion thank you for being a part of our life love forever mike

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