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Mary McBride Obituary
Mary K. McBride, 73, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away at Royal Haven Nursing Home on Thursday February 13, 2020.
Mary McBride was born January 31, 1947 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Robert and Lula Lucas. She was also preceded in death by her step-son Roy McBride, Jr.
Mary was well known in the area through Jackson Furniture, The Knotty Pine, and Donahoes Florist.
Survivors include her husband, of 33 years, Roy McBride, Sr. of Front Royal; step-son Anthony McBride of Front Royal; step-daughter Sharon Long of Baltimore, Maryland; sisters Sharon Stewart, Rita Morell and Cynthia Heiss all of Parkersburg, West Virginia; brothers John Clayton of Picking, South Carolina, Michael Clayton of Washington, West Virginia, and Byron Clayton of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren Mya McBride, of Front Royal, Johnathan Short, Melissa McBride, and Roy McBride (III), Jessica Long and Joshua Long, all of Baltimore, Maryland.
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, Virginia.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.maddoxfuneralhome.com
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Jeremy Whitacre
February 16, 2020
Miss you and love you very much. RIP Kat you will be in my prayers.
Justine Shiflette
February 16, 2020
It's still hard to believe she is gone. I had so much fun helping her with her gardening the passed few years such a humble sweet lady with a passion for collecting antiques, and the love of her kitties. Love you very much Kat you will be missed dearly.
February 15, 2020
So sorry. Great person. Nancy Lewis
Wendy Stout
February 15, 2020
We will miss you kat rest in peace we will keep you in our prayers.
Pat Mahorney
February 15, 2020
My condolences to the family of Kat. I remember her well from my years in Front Royal. She was a friendly, hard-working waitress at the Knotty Pine; a competitive Scrabble partner; loved her dogs and Siamese cats, and her garden was a beautiful mass of colors every summer. RIP Kat. Pat Mahorney
Barbara Beatty Rosenberry
February 14, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Kat. She was a very dear friend. I will miss her. The family has my deepest sympathies.
February 14, 2020
My condolences to the family of Mary K. McBride. I remember Kat well from my years spent in Front Royal. She was a friendly, hard working waitress at the Knotty Pine; a challenging scrabble player; a lover of dogs and Siamese cats, and an avid gardener whose flowers filled her yard with color. I know she will be missed greatly by her family and friends. RIP Kat. Pat Mahorney
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