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1948
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2021
Mary Inman Obituary
Inspired by the profound impact of her own parents' deaths, she became a volunteer at Hospice of Williamsburg, where she advanced to Family Services Coordinator. In 1999, Mary coordinated the capital campaign for the construction of the Hospice House, where Mary became Program Manager. She epitomized the hospice philosophy in providing end of life support, dedicating herself to continued learning to better serve the community.
In 2005, Mary joined Dr. Mark Ellis in his newly established Peninsula Cancer Institute as Palliative Care Coordinator. Mary shared his integrative oncology philosophy, offering therapies to treat the whole person alongside traditional treatment. She continued to passionately serve patients and their families until her own pancreatic cancer diagnosis in January 2019.
In 2000, she met her current partner, Roger, while supporting his sister through hospice. Through their many wonderful years together, Roger and the family were impacted by the passion and generosity Mary brought to her life's work, with family gatherings involving lessons in death and dying, always with an abundance of great food. She continued teaching until her final breath.
Granmary loved playing with her grandchildren, sitting on the beach with her sisters, and teaching family the names of birds who visited her many birdfeeders. Her love of football transcended team affiliation, and she had an uncanny knack for picking the Super Bowl champion at the start of each season.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, brother Joseph Leonard Mauck, Jr., and sister Betty Ann Mauck Ritter. Mary is survived by her partner, Roger Ticconi; son Matthew Inman and daughter-in-law Jennifer Inman; daughter Kelly Quavé Inman and son-in-law Harun Maktay; sisters Nancy Mauck Johnson and Sally Kelly Mauck and brother-in-law David Abrahamson; brother-in-law James Ritter; grandchildren Ian, Amy, and Jackson; and the father of her children, Thomas Inman. Mary has many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews who will miss her dearly.
Due to the pandemic, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Mary's honor can be made to the Dr. Mark E. Ellis Endowment Fund for Cancer Care Advancement through Riverside Health Foundation, or to Hospice House of Williamsburg.
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Sheryl Search
February 14, 2021
So sad to hear of Mary’s passing. What a privilege to have worked with Mary at PCI. She was an inspiration to me, a treasured friend and a genuinely loving person. May she Rest In Peace. My sincere condolences to her family. May her memory give you comfort.
Bly Brown
February 11, 2021
My great aunt, Julia Ruth Richardson from Chattanooga, Tennessee, never married. She was a lifelong educator after graduating from Emory & Henry College in Virginia. As the story goes, she was once engaged to be married to another E&H student by the name of J. Leonard Mauck. Family lore told of her needing to return to Chattanooga after graduation to care for an ailing father and frail mother, thereby ending her engagement and supporting her immediate family instead with her teacher’s salary.
The next time in my life I heard the name ‘J. Leonard Mauck’ was as a student at James Madison University, then Madison College, in the 1970’s. Aunt Judy was thrilled that her old friend was being honored on my campus with the construction of a new baseball stadium which would be named for him as a member of the Board of Visitors.
Fast forward many years to Williamsburg where I grew up and my parents still lived. Aunt Judy moved from Chattanooga into a retirement community in Williamsburg in the 1990’s to be closer to our family. A few years after this move, Aunt Judy became quite ill and we were all called to her bedside to, perhaps, bid our farewells. A hospice professional was also called to her bedside to assist with her failing condition. Aunt Judy never knew a stranger and proceeded to question the woman about her life. When they struck on the common denominator of Emory & Henry College where the woman’s father had also been a student, EUREKA, Mary and Aunt Judy were immediately long lost ‘family.’ Our entire family connected with Mary during those days at the hospital and have remained friends ever since. To this day, I believe that Aunt Judy survived that brush with death because of her newfound friendship and life’s resolution to a path she was unable to pursue so long ago. She did not pass away until 2003.
Fast forward again several years, Mary was most supportive during our family’s losses in 2013 when my sister passed away in May and my father in December. My sister was in hospice at my home in Harrisonburg, Virginia when Mary called mere hours before Jan’s death to tell me to be sure to call my parents and let them speak to her, as hearing is the final sense to leave the body. This gesture meant everything to my parents in Williamsburg and might never have happened the morning of her passing were it not for the fortitude and compassion of Mary Mauck Inman.
Yours in grief,
Bly Brown
Mike Bailey
February 11, 2021
I am like a lot of friends, I can not believe Mary is gone. I remember the days when I would be at their home in Marion and wrestling in the yard with Mary. Her dad frowned on this but Mary would ignore him. P
May peace find her family and remain with you. Mike Bailey
Anne Williams
February 8, 2021
Mary was my neighbor in Williamsburg for many years. Everyone loved her. When my husband became ill and passed away in 2015, Mary reached out to me and her words of comfort and encouragement will always be remembered. She was the kindest and most loving lady I have ever known. I'm so sorry I did not know she was ill so that I could have reached out to her. I always hoped we could get together one day; but I know I'll see her in heaven. My deepest sympathies to her family and close friends. Mary will never be forgotten.
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Lee Guy
February 8, 2021
Mary was by far the very best person I ever worked with and for...at Virginia Home Medical...she treated us all like family. I've kept in touch with her throughout the years and absolutely always loved her positive attitude even when she let me know about her illness. She was such a caring person to all that knew her.
Sally and Nancy, I always enjoyed seeing pictures of the 3 of you always having so much fun, as siblings should. I have no doubt you'll miss her very much. Matt and Kelly, I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your loving mom. All of us always shared stories of our growing kids back in the 90s.
I pray that our Lord bless you all and give you the strength to cope with the difficult days ahead. God bless you all.
Charley Rogers
February 7, 2021
Matt, I am sorry to learn of your Mom passing.
Debbie Price
February 7, 2021
Nancy, Sally and Family, Mary was a sweet soul. I know all who knew her will miss her as I will. I understand why she was great at her position with Oncology. She helped me during a rough period last year and I will always be grateful for her kindness and comforting words. Cards went back and forth between us - loved hearing from her. You have the best sisters and family. So happy I have Nancy as a wonderful friend and know she will miss all the things you did together. Mary may you Rest In Peace. You will be rooting for your favorite team, Kansas City today, as I will. Love you and family.
Sandra Horvath Baker
February 6, 2021
I had the privilege of getting to know Mary when I worked at Virginia Home Medical. She was always kind and supportive. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Carol Pohlman
February 6, 2021
Mary was a beautiful, kind, lovely woman. I have fond memories of working at Virginia Home Medical and being part of her extended family. My sincere condolences to her family.
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