Mary Johnson Canipe

Mary Johnson Canipe SUFFOLK - Mary Johnson Canipe, 75, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 7, 2009. A native of Spear, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Jessie Scott Johnson. She was also predeceased by her sister, Myra Christie. Mary was a receptionist for 12 years with the late Dr. Joseph C. Draper. She was a Christian and member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, the Ruth Bible class, H.A.C. and Mary Lee Powell Circle. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 27 in Spruce Pine, N.C. Mary loved spending time with her family, visiting the Outer Banks, gardening and home decorating. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Burns M. Canipe; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen C. and Larry W. Soblotne of Siler City, N.C., Denise C. and David Temple of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; grandchildren, Tyler and Kristen Temple of Kitty Hawk and Scott Wiggins and wife Heather; great- grandchild, Gavin Wiggins, all of Suffolk; sister, Maphry Killinger of Charlotte, N.C.; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim George and the Rev. Douglas Gibson officiating. Burial will follow at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk and other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 1637 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.