Marie Casper Obituary
Marie Bivens Casper, 67, of Edenton, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Edenton Primetime.
Ms. Casper was born in Norfolk, VA on June 5, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Robert Ernest Bivens Jr. and Maggie Ruth Johnson Bivens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Claudia Bivens, sister, Sheila Bivens, and brothers, Lee Cooke Jr. and Robert “Ernie” Bivens III. A retired cook, she formerly owned and operated both Rocky Hock Diner and Marie’s Diner and lastly worked with Bayside Marina.
Surviving is her two sons, Michael Casper (Samantha) of Grimesland and Jesse Casper of Edenton; her daughter, Maggie Casper (Doug Baird) of Edenton; four grandchildren, Hailee Ann Tade, Coby Lee Harrell, Makayla Sadie Casper, and Scylar Rae Ann Casper; and other extended members of both the Johnson and Bivens families.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and will be conducted by the Rev. Joey Nixon. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home immediately following the service on Saturday. A private inurnment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any chapter of either the Dementia Society of America or the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
735 Virginia Road PO Box 45, Edenton, NC 27932
People and places connected with Marie
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Marie Casper
Make a Donation
in Marie Casper's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Marie's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Marie Casper's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
