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Mary Rood Obituary

Mary A. Rood VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Alethea Midgett Rood, 81, went to be with her Lord Jesus Dec. 27, 2010. She was born Dec. 13, 1929 in Buxton, N.C., to the late William Mann Midgett and Laura Vandetta Midgett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Ray Rood. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Ray Rood Jr., Stephen Rood and wife, Kim all of Newport, N.C.; Judy O. Wilson of Chesapeake; and a sister, Vandetta Gray of Buxton; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and a host of other loving family members. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, in Rosewood Memorial Park 601 N. Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach. Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 29, 2010.

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Evelyn Holliday

December 23, 2020

Judy . Ray and Steve Thinking of you today Love Evelyn

judy Rood wilson

November 4, 2020

How blessed I was by God to have her as my mother. She brought me up the way I should that when I became old I would not depart from the faith. So many wonderful memories and so much love given by her to her family. Love you always and I'll see you again someday.

J Williams

January 16, 2011

Judy our prayers are with you. My email is [email protected] I could not reply to your other message. Your mother and mine were cousins.

Evelyn and Bill Holliday

December 29, 2010

Judy,Ray and Steve I recieved this and I thought you all may like it I though it was beautiful.

Family Reunion
We little knew that morning God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same . It broke our heart to lose you You did not go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide ,
And although we cannot see you You are always at our side . Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same,But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again.You all had a wonderful Mother and she was a great friend.Love

Sherry Moore

December 29, 2010

Steve, Ray, & Judy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful lady. My prayers are with you and your familiy. Sherry Smith Moore

George & Ruby Good

December 29, 2010

We are sorry for your loss and pray God will help you through this time.

Jasper Williams.Jr

December 29, 2010

May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Those of us who made daily trips to the drive-in and grew up in Buxton,N.C.will forever cherish the time spent with Miss Mary. She always had a special smile that left a lasting impression.

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