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MARY MERRY Obituary

MARY CATHERINE MERRY (Age 95)
A resident of Arlington, Virginia passed away on February 23, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother for many years. Survived by three of her eight children, Carol Jean Hadley, Jack Michael Merry and Pamela Sue Burgesser; sister, Pauline McManamay; twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and two and a half great-great grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by loving husband, John William Merry Jr.; children, Arlene Catherine Lear, Patsy Anne Rice, Nancy Lou Halterman, Donald William Merry and James Leroy Merry; brother, Robert White and sister, Margaret Kramer. Visitation will be Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Murphy Chapel. Service will be at 1 p.m. following visitation. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Maryland at around 2:30 p.m. Those who wish may make a donation in her name to American Cancer Society, cancer.org Arrangements by Murphy Funeral Home 4510 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Virginia, 22203, 703-920-4800, murphyfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 26, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for MARY MERRY

11 Entries

Terri Fox

March 9, 2013

Mom Merry, You were such a Beautiful Christian Women who loved God and her family so much. Kelly and I were so blessed to have spent so many precious times with you. I know you are rejoicing in Heaven with our Lord and Savior, your wonderful husband and children that have gone on before you. You will be missed! We love you!

Linda Franz

February 28, 2013

May You Rest in Peace with God and The Angels. You Had a Good and Long Life.You were A Great Lady, who Raised your Family,The Best Way, You Could. The Whole Merry Family Have My Deepest Sympathy. May God Be with you all and Confort you all, During This Difficult Time.

Amy B

February 26, 2013

Nana,
I will keep forever sacred the many,many memories I have with you; from traveling, back rubs, holidays, stop-in-visits, and everything in between, I loved every time we were together. Your beautiful spirit is one-of-a-kind and will be something I hold near and dear to my heart always. I love you very much.

Wendy Gintz

February 26, 2013

Living so far from family is never easy, especially in time like this. I was 3 years old (37 years ago)the last time I saw Grand Mommy but loved hearing the stories my dad would tell us about her. Rest in peace and give Daddy a huge hug and kiss for me.

You are in my heart forever and always!

February 26, 2013

I truely cherish every moment I was able to spend with you. I will keep our many memories tucked away for when I need them most. You were a huge part of my life and taught me so much. I will miss your smile, laugh, and warm heart. You were a blessing to have in my life.

Leah Taylor

February 26, 2013

Love you nana - From the Taylor family. Shelley, Cj, Leah and Juleah who will be here sometime in april :)

Leah Taylor

February 26, 2013

I always enjoyed going to see great grandmother "nana" with my mamaw "Patsy" all growing up. If it was eaither for a vist or to bring her some goodies from holiday dinners. I have alot of memories of my childhood going to see her and spending time with her. Even though i didnt know how to play, i would always sit there an play the piano and she would act like i was playing it good when iknow it didnt sound good at all (haha). We would go down in the basment an she would watch me play pool. I always had so much fun going to see her and she would always have the bigest smile on her face when she would see me. Even though it has been awhile since i was able to see her, there was not a day that would go by that i didnt want to just get in the car and go to her house to let her know i was thinking about her. She had a great since of humor an was a all around beautiful person that will be missed alot. My mother, brother,my unborn daughter and I " Shelley,Charles(cj) Juleah an Leah Taylor" will not be able to make it even though we wish we could. We are sending our ever lasting Love, May you rest in peace nana, give my father an mamaw our love too. Forever in our hearts xoxo

Randy McManamay

February 25, 2013

I always enjoyed getting to come to Aunt Mary's house. As a boy coming to the house on Vermont Street, I remember times climbing the apple tree in the back yard and eating green apples, roaming the neighborhood with Jackie, going to the skating rink, or sometimes just sitting on the porch swing. What I remember most is that for every challenge or problem encountered, Aunt Mary would say something with her style of humor which was a blend of dry wit with a splash of sarcasm. By the time they moved to Lexington Street visits became less frequent as teenage years brought about the business of work, college, marriage and a move to South Carolina. Most of our visits during those years took place around Christmas. That was always a special time getting to visit when most or all of the family was down in the basement; some around the furniture on one side of the room and others around the pool table. There were always lots of tales told on one another and lots of laughter.

Bobbi White Vrtacnik

February 25, 2013

February 25, 2013
To Aunt Mary's Family,
Many days have gone by and I'm sorry to say we didn't keep in touch. Life comes and goes, so very fast and there's always something that needs to be done or fixed or something.
But there is an irreplaceable feeling that I wouldn't give up for the world--called family, a sense of belonging, of being loved. We're still family, though our numbers are getting smaller. But that just means there is more love to give to one another. I will miss Aunt Mary and her beautiful smile.

Linda McManamay

February 25, 2013

I have wonderful memories of Aunt Mary for so many years at the home on Vermont Street and visitng on Lexington Street. These last several years of not seeing her have been very sad for me. I will continue to miss her. Linda

Pauline McManamay

February 25, 2013

Remembering my sister as nine years older than me brings back lots of pleasant events. She was my schoolteacher when I was four. I would help her bake cakes. After she grew up, got married and had a family, she would invite me to visit and play with her children. It was at her home in Vienna where I met my future husband. Many wonderful memories. Love, Pauline

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