Mary M. Bullen

Mary M. Bullen, 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, February 6, 2009. She was a veteran in the United States Navy of World War II serving in the Naval Air Transport Service. She was a member of the United States Coast Guard auxiliary for over 20 years. She served as an active volunteer with Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mary was a long time member of St. Thomas Canterbury Anglican Church in Roanoke. She graduated from UCLA and was a long time member of Delta-Delta-Delta Sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard R. Bullen Jr., Col. USAF Ret.; parents, John W. Matthews and Ella Matthews. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Howard R. Bullen III and Missy Bullen; grandchildren, John Bullen and wife, Emily Bullen, Charles Bullen and wife, Lauren Bullen, Graham Bullen, Robbie Bullen, Katie Bullen; greatgrandchildren, Jackson Bullen and Morgan Bullen. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Gardner officiating. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Amick, Good Samaritan Hospice, staff at Friendship Manor Eastwood and the Palliative Care Unit Staff at Friendship Manor for their loving care. A memorial graveside service will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family will be receiving friends 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.