Mary Aneeda Chancey

Mary Aneeda Chancey obituary, Fredericksburg, VA

Mary Aneeda Chancey

Mary Chancey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 16, 2025.
Mary Aneeda Chancey transitioned to be with the Lord on September 9, 2025. Mary was born on June 29, 1951 in Houston, Texas to Calvin and Ester Goffney. She gave birth to John and Jerald Goffney in 1971 and Taliaferro Robinson in 1979. She married Eli Chancey, Jr. in 2001, and was a loving wife until his death in 2004. Mary obtained her BA from the University of Houston and Master's from Prairie View A&M University, and was a dedicated special education teacher in the greater Houston area for over 32 years.

She is survived by her brothers: Carl, Anthony "Bubba", and David (Cedell) Goffney; three sons: John Goffney, Jerald (Sheila) Goffney, Taliaferro (Alanna) Robinson; grandchildren: Travion and Toi Stoot, Jerald Jr., Jordan, and Jeremy Goffney, Talia Robinson, Kahlen and Nick Herron; and a host of loving cousins, including Betty Lowe, Cheryl, Damiane, Micheal (Kimberly), and Laverne Curvey, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Services will be held September 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Ross Mortuary, with internment following at Houston National Cemetery.

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