Margie Bunn

Margie Tyler Bunn CHESAPEAKE - Margie Tyler Bunn, 85, was called home to be with the Lord in the early hours of June 23, 2010 at the Oakwood Nursing Home. Born Aug. 27, 1924 in Mark Tree, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Herman and Lettie Tyler. Her early years were spent in rural Arkansas helping her farming family. After high school graduation, Margie headed east for Norfolk, finding a job at Western Union. Living across the street was William "Bill" Bunn, who would soon become her husband and partner for the next 64 years before passing in 2009. They moved to the Norview area of Norfolk, raised their family and stayed for 48 years before relocating to Chesapeake. Margie returned to work, this time with Sears Roebuck & Co., where she remained until her retirement. She successfully balanced her family, friends, home and career while still finding time to indulge in her two favorite pastimes traveling and women's college basketball. Whether camping or cruising, Bill and Margie were always ready to start on their next trip. Her love of basketball started while playing for her high school team and she was able to share this support and enthusiasm with her new team, the ODU Lady Monarchs. She was their faithful "cheerleader" for more than 25 years. Margie will forever be in the hearts of those she leaves behind. She is survived by her daughters, Pam Carey and husband Ron and Carol Cornett and husband Rob, all of Chesapeake; her grandchildren, Todd Radcliffe and wife Trish of California, Nicole Radcliffe and Zachary Cornett, both of Chesapeake; a great-granddaughter, "her baby" Leah Cornett of Chesapeake; her remaining brother, Hubert Tyler of Oregon; as well as many nieces, nephews and very special friends. Mom was the true Proverbs 31 woman. She worked hard, loved her family and was always ready to teach, help or share with anyone she met. A sweet and calm spirit was always evident in her life and "Her price is far above rubies." It is so hard to say goodbye but we know that her physical struggles are now over. We are so thankful to the Lord for sharing her with us and for the years of love that she gave and the memories that she helped to create in all of our lives. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Larry Ryals will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. omanfh.com.