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patti sjostrand cribbins
March 4, 2021
I still miss Mary Adeline and think of her often. Such a lovely person she was and missed by so many!
Mary Lynn (Wolfinger) Jones
August 3, 2015
I was sad to read of Mary's passing in the Carolina Alumni Review and IMMEDIATELY pictured her beautiful self and heard her voice and laugh! I SO remember her, along with Libby and Malia at UNC. I was moved to tears reading these memories posted, and can see she only grew her circle of friends and people she touched. I am so glad her legacy lives on in Sarah and the grands, and in all of our memories. "We grieve but not as those who have no hope..."--I will see you in Heaven, Mary Dula!!
Ray Mathis
April 4, 2015
Mary was in the top of the most beautiful people in my life. We were both tar heels and she could sing any song, laugh with that infectious smile. I love you. RIP.
Dave Ragsdale
April 4, 2015
So sorry to hear this. Rest on peace fellow Bearcat.
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David Flaherty
March 18, 2015
RIP, Mary Adeline, from me and ALL my family. Thoughts and prayers for yours.
Jeffrey Leinwand
March 15, 2015
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Mary's death. She was the sweetest , kindest, classiest ladies I have met. I met her by chance at the Bluewater last summer during one of those great Sunday summer happy hours. We went on a date 2 weeks later and had a wonderful evening. If it wasn't for the fact that I lived in Raleigh and she in Wilmington, I'm sure we would have seen more of each other.I regret not contacting her again after last July. Your family has truly lost an angel.
Sincerely, Jeffrey Leinwand-Raleigh
Cristen Taylor
March 15, 2015
Mary was a beautiful and strong woman. I enjoyed getting to know her during our training in Stephen Ministry and seeing her at the YMCA. She had such strength and positive energy. She is missed.
Guy
March 15, 2015
Sarah, LJ, and Fred, Mary Adeline meant so much to me. You could see love in her eyes, joy in her laughter and warmth in her smile. I will always cherish our 50 year friendship that we had.
David
March 14, 2015
Death was not God's original purpose for us. It is something for which we can never be completely prepared. The Bible says: "Time indefinite God has put in our hearts" (Ecclesiastes 3:11) He created us with the desire to live forever. And he opened the way for that desire to be fulfilled at John 3:16.
March 13, 2015
Mary was such a thoughtful, gentle person. I always enjoyed being around her. She was so kind to me when my Grandmother passed away in September, sending me a beautiful hand-made card with dried pansies from her Charlotte home. I will miss her very much. Jennifer Spradley
Bob Truscello
March 13, 2015
Sarah and family:
Our love to you. Mary served as a Stephen Minister at Myers Park Methodist--and she was devoted to it. She once wrote in a Lenten Devotion Book: "As you go through this Lenten season, remember those who may be alone, so that you may be the face of Jesus to someone who may need your presence," . . . as Mary was to so many here. She said: "I am not alone, nor will I ever be, because the father is with me." God bless.
Alison Golmont
March 13, 2015
Dear Mary,
My life is forever changed knowing you. What a godly, selfless woman of grace, Your light shines on.
From the first time I met you, while working at BoA, we instantly bonded sharing many common connections, MPUMC, YMCA, love of family, and mutual friendships.
You found good in all situations, never complaining.
Though selfishly I will miss you and your precious Facebook posts of family, your spirit lives among us.
Thank you for all you shared in life from subtle acts of kindness, love for God, family, and fellow man- a true testament for others!
Teresa Lail
March 13, 2015
I had the honor of meeting Mary when she first came to Bank of America. We had lunch together a few times and she was such a joy to be around & talk with. She will truly be missed. Please except my heartfelt condolences.
Ann Carolan
March 13, 2015
I was sorry and and so ver saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Adeline. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be greatly missed by her friends and he family. Rest in peace Mary and spread your beautiful wings and fly high
Randy Caudle
March 12, 2015
Sarah,
I'm stunned, and deeply saddened when I found out about Mary's passing. Mary and I became friends, and Stephen Ministers at church, besides going to the Charlotte YMCA. We went out a few times, even to some Carolina functions, and had fun. She was such a sweet girl, and we talked often about her moving to be close to you, and the grandkids. She was so happy when she made the move. Mary was one in a million, and loved very much by all. She was a good Christian, and hard worker. I wish we all had some of her qualities. Sarah, I know she adored you, and right now would say hang in there!
Love you Mary!! I know you're smiling with God! You'll be missed by many.
Toni Robinson
March 12, 2015
It was my great pleasure to have been in Mary's midst in the St. John's Episcopal Church community in Charlotte. It was an honor and pleasure to know her. I send forth heartfelt condolences and prayers to all whose hearts are broken by her having left the planet too soon.
judy page
March 12, 2015
My heart ached upon hearing of Mary's passing. She was a friendly face in a crowd of strangers when I started attending group classes at the YMCA. She gave more than just a courteous Hello. Mary had conversations with us. She asked about families, work and we exchanged stories about our Journey to fitness. We'd tease each other about being able to hang in there with the young folks. When we were exhausted Mary would make a comment that cause everyone nearby to laugh. I will miss her smile and encouragement. I pray that God's Peace, Love, and Strength bring Comfort to all that Loved Mary.
Betsy McFadden
March 12, 2015
What fun I had getting to know Mary while we were co-assistants to Erskine Bowles - she in NC and I in NY. Through emails and phone calls we became fast friends and finally met in DC with Sarah and my husband. It felt like we were friends forever because that's how she made everyone feel. Mary was loved and will be missed by so many people. My heart goes out to you, Sarah, and your family. Mary loved you and your children and I know she'll always be watching over you and the new one on the way.
Debbie Dean
March 12, 2015
Sarah,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about your mom. I last spoke with her right before she left Charlotte.
Mary and I were sorority sisters at Carolina. I remember we had the same model car - Pontiac Grand Prix! We reconnected just a few years ago at the Harris Y exercise classes. I would have known her anywhere - she looked exactly the same. I always looked forward to seeing her. She was always smiling and never complaining about anything. When she decided to move to Wilmington, I was sad but she was so happy to be closer to you and your family. She spoke of you often and was so proud of you. I remember her talking about your wedding and how much fun she had. Please know that I am keeping your family close in thought and prayer.
Stuart Parker
March 12, 2015
You will be missed.
Linda Parker
March 12, 2015
Dear Sarah, your mom was my neighbor and friend in Charlotte. We shared social times, the pool, and church together. She was the cutest, and one of the most loving lady I have ever known. She shared your college days, your marriage, and the birth of her first grandson with me. I have never seen her happier than the day she told me she sold her house, found a new job, a new home, and was moving to Wilmington to be with her babies. She loved all of you so much! I can't begin to understand the lost that you feel over the loss of your beautiful mother, but I do know that she lives in Heaven and will be with you always! Much Love to you and your family.
Maria McIntyre
March 12, 2015
I had the true honor of getting to know Mary at our exercise class at the YMCA in Wilmington. I immediately admired her grace, beauty, strength and wit. I am so saddened to learn of her passing. Mary will be dearly missed by her many friends at the YMCA. My prayers and sympathies are with her family. She was always glowing with love and pride for her daughter and grandsons!
Anganetta Dover
March 12, 2015
I did not know Mary but I know her brother Fred and his family.
Fred, Lynn, Caroline and Stewart are a wonderful folks to know.
I want to extend my sympathy and prayers to each member of Mary's family.
March 11, 2015
Mary was I my exercise class at the ymca. We talked and realized that she was one day older than I was. I loved her sweet smile and her eagerness to exercise. We were close to be the oldest participants in priscilla page's 5:30 class! She will be missed by her ymca family. My prayers are with sarah and her family.
Kathy Osborne Chandler
March 11, 2015
I was so shocked and sorrowed to hear of Mary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her daughter and family. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Linda Ardrey
March 11, 2015
My condolences to Mart's family, we went to school together at Davenport and Lenoir High School. I was saddened to hear of her transition but I know with the angelic spirit that she has always had, she has reached those pearly gates. Rest in peace my friend
Tim Andrews
March 11, 2015
Sarah, not an hour has gone by last week that I haven't thought of you and your sweet mother Mary. She was so sweet and gracious in agreeing to give a eulogy for Maggie at her memorial. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope you can find some peace through all of this. God bless you.
Susan Crabtree
March 11, 2015
Sarah, so aorry about the loss of your mother. She adored you. I went to Wilmington to visit you with your mother when you were in Nursing School. I use to work with your mother at Bank of America. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
March 11, 2015
My condolences to Mary's family. Mary and I would talk about our grandchildren every time we saw each other, you could see it in her eyes how much she loved her family. It was so much fun having her in class at our family YMCA and she was surely a part of our family. We will all miss Mary so very much!
Lynette McClendon
March 11, 2015
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was not close to Mary Adeline, but have known her through my sister-in-law, Jennie Lu Thompson Price who is her niece. I remember all the parties we attended together when Jennie and my brother, Dee was married in Lenoir in 1971. She was the life of the party...She was such a beautiful, sweet, smart and adoring person. I know that she will always look down upon you Sarah and watch over you and your children. Hold her memories close to you and she will always and forever be in your heart. She would want you to live your life to the fullest. May God Bless you and all the family and give you strength during this most difficult time. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. Love to All.
March 11, 2015
Me deepest condolences to Mary's family. She and I talked about our grandchildren every time we saw each other. Mary was such a happy person always with a beautiful smile and a joy to have in my class at the YMCA. We will all miss her so very much!
Charlotte Webb
March 11, 2015
Mary's lovely smiling face and positive energy will be sadly missed in the YMCA classes. My condolences to the Dula family.
Larry Moore
March 11, 2015
A beautiful person with a smile for everyone always. So glad she made me laugh at LHS. I will miss her. All my best to her family.
March 11, 2015
My condolences to the Dula family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your love one.
jeannette Mitchell
March 11, 2015
My beautiful Mary Adeline! Such a shock!
I will always remember the year plus that
we shared your Mother's experience in the Nursing Home in Charlotte...I feel as though you are one of my children....Such a loss...much too soon. We loved you.
Lucy Suddreth
March 11, 2015
Mary had an infectious smile and laugh which all that met her experienced at Lenoir High School. It is never easy to understand God's will during a time like this. But I know she has left wonderful memories for her immediate and extended family. Rest in God's Bosom.
Diane Cooke/Weeks
March 11, 2015
I went to high school with Mary.She was always so kind to me and others.Sarah you and your family are in my prayers during these difficult days ahead.Mary will truly be missed by her family in Wilmington and by her Lenoir High School Bearcat family.RIP Mary Adeline Dula.
March 11, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mary. I know she will forever live on in the hearts of all she has touched over the years. May Almighty God provide you with the strength needed during this difficult time of your life. He will really help you (Isa 41:10,13)
March 11, 2015
To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God during this most challenging time and in the years to come.
Bernie Dula
March 11, 2015
When our schools integrated Mary Dula was the first person I met. We shared a last name and continued to be classmates all through elementary, jr. high and high school. She always had such a sweet smile and dimpled chin. Our Mary will be missed very much.
meredith harland
March 11, 2015
I hadn't seen Mary Adeline in 20 years and then was recently reunited during a mutual friend's illness and death. Mary was such a sweet person. She will be missed. I remember my last words to her were "keep in touch". My thoughts go out to her daughter and family.
March 11, 2015
God bless you, Sarah and all of Mary's family and friends.
Rev. and Mrs. D. E. Parkerson
(Gail Herring's parents)
Arlene Lawson
March 10, 2015
Sarah you and the family have my condolences. Mary was a beautiful person inside and out. I will truly miss my coworker. Remember the good times you had with her and the good times will outweigh the sad times.
Gail and Mary, 2014 Red Dress Luncheon
Gail Herring
March 10, 2015
The first time I met Mary it was the interview! She had applied for a job at First Citizens, and we hired her. She and I made an instant connection. It was like we were living parallel lives. We would run into each other's office with the latest video of our grandchildren and would gush over our families, and how much we loved them. It got to the point where we would show up to work with the same colors on! We would laugh at funny videos on YouTube until tears were running down our cheeks. And her laugh....so infectious....it made you laugh even harder. She was a great gift giver. I have lovely birthday, and Christmas gifts from her. It's as if we had known each other our entire lives. Next to The Lord, she loved nothing more than her family. I'm so grateful God allowed our paths to cross, because we connected on so many levels. She was such a gift, and I look forward to the day I will see her again ! Being at work will never be the same without her. I loved Mary Dula!
Connie Clontz
March 10, 2015
I met Mary when we shared a room for the weekend during Susan Costin's sons wedding in September! I enjoyed mary so much! She made me feel like we were fast friends and we stayed up talking late into the night like a couple of girls at a slumber party! What a joy to have known her however briefly. It is obvious she was a blessing to all and our loss is heaven's gain!
Ken Bradshaw
March 10, 2015
Fod memories of a lovely woman.
Ken Bradshaw
Brian Smith
March 10, 2015
I went to Jr. High and High school with Mary and I'm so, sorry to hear about her passing. She was very lovely and gracious and will be greatly missed.
patti sjostrand
March 10, 2015
I just read through the lovely guest book comments and I am amazed at how close those comments mirror what I would have said about her 45 years ago! She was my best friend in 5th grade...we were patrol girls together! She may not have considered me as her "best" friend (because she had so many) but I truly loved her. I have lost touch with her over the years but I have never forgotten what she meant to me. About ten years ago she mailed back to me letters I had written to her while I was living in Sweden. She kept those letters and then had the warmth and thoughtfulness to give them back to me...Sarah, you are blessed to have had such a loving mom, I am sorry for your loss but I know that she is a part of you and lives on through you and your children.
Shannon Pearce
March 10, 2015
Mary was truly a gift and blessing to me. Her kind spirit, soft voice,beautiful blue eyes, and infectious smile is something I will truly miss. We shared stories and pictures of our grandsons. Sarah she loved you and your family dearly and y'all were her pride and joy. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
I loved your mom so much and truly blessed to have her in my life.
David Flaherty, Jr.
March 10, 2015
RIP, Mary Adeline.
Libby Lovill
March 10, 2015
I met Mary on our first day at Chapel Hill and we were
best friends for our four years there. I could write a book
on our time together dancing, singing, dressing up, and
traveling on spring breaks. Love you Dula.
Barbara Bush
March 10, 2015
How blessed are all the people that had paths cross with Mary Adeline! She truely was the kindest, sweetest, and happiest person I believe I have ever known. May each of us try to illuminate our world as Mer did with hers! Prayers and memories sent to you, Sarah.
Sarah Worrell
March 10, 2015
Mommy,
You are my best friend, my rock. I know that even though you aren't here physically, I can feel you with me always. I know you will be watching over us always and I still expect to have our daily morning conversations forever. I know you will be listening.
I love you so much my sweet, sweet mommy.
Trish Travers
March 10, 2015
I knew Mary from working with her at Bank of America. She was easy to get along with, friendly and very well-liked. I was saddened to hear of her unexpected passing. She will be missed by her co-workers here at the bank.
Lorraine Mayor
March 10, 2015
I worked with Mary at Bank of America. She was a very sweet, kind and a very happy person. You walked away smiling anytime you spoke with her. Mary, rest in peace sweet lady. My heart goes out to her family and friends. It's never a good time to leave your family but it's particularly hard when you're so young and now with a grandbaby on the way. So sad. My sincerest sympathy go to all who knew and loved her.
Ralph Merola
March 10, 2015
I am very Sorry to Hear of Mary Passing away so young--I am a friend of Jenatte Mitchel who told me about her Neice Passing away so unexpectally-- Life can be short for so many of the young--with a lot to Live for yet--My Best Regards go to all the Family----
Dave Clark
March 10, 2015
I remember Mary's great laugh and beautiful smile. She will be missed....and remembered.
Wayne Swanson
March 10, 2015
I remember Mary Adeline as we use to call her as a warm and friendly person with a sense of humor. The passing of Mary is a great loss to her closest loved ones and her extended Bearcat family.
Amber Scheve
March 10, 2015
I worked with Mary at First Citizens last year. She was such a kind person and a shoulder to lean on when I lost my dad last year. She was a truly amazing person and will be missed dearly. I will always remember her bright smile, kind voice, and perfectly put together outfits. Rest in perfection...
Ann Ipock
March 10, 2015
I got to know Mary at Grace United Methodist Church in Wilmington, N.C. I am both saddened and in shock over the loss of Mary. She was always smiling, happy and friendly. A tragic loss of a young, beautiful and vibrant woman.
Rosemary Coronel
March 10, 2015
Mary and I joined Grace United Methodist Church the day her grandson was baptized. I will miss her phone calls and wonderful personality. My deepest sympathies go out to all those who loved her.
Jennie Lu Price
March 10, 2015
Mary Adeline will always be apart of me. She helped form who I am today through her gift of love, family, friendship, and support. Love from her niece forever, Jennie Lu. I will miss you.
Dalma Broderick
March 10, 2015
I worked with Mary at Bank of America for several years. She was such a wonderful person. She was kind and always in a good mood. We will miss her smile.
Susan Furr
March 10, 2015
Truly a jewel - we sat together for years at Bank of America - had so many good times - lots of laughs - just a wonderful friend - that loved everyday and especially her family. You will be greatly missed. Love you.....
March 10, 2015
I worked with Mary at Carousel Capital in Charlotte. She was a bright light in this world and I will always hold a special place for her in my heart. I feel sure that God is saying, "Well done, Mary Adeline. Well done."
Carrie Van Epps
March 10, 2015
Dear Sarah, I worked with your Mom at Bank of America. She was my cube mate for 1+ years during the time she supported Bob Qutub. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was beautiful, smart, and very funny. I would giggle at her stories about the cat, and life in general. She would talk about you and how excited she was about having her first grandchild. Wow, I am tearing up as I look at her picture. I can't believe she's gone.
The last time I saw your Mom was at her going away party (for moving to Wilmington) at Bricktops in Charlotte. I happened to run in to her; she and a crowd of friends had taken over the bar area and were having so much fun. That's how I will remember her...so happy, with a huge smile on her face. All my best, Carrie (Kane) Van Epps.
March 10, 2015
The world is a smaller place with the loss of Mary. She was a bright shining light, and she will be greatly missed.
E. B. Springs
Debra Schultz
March 10, 2015
I worked with Mary at BofA and she was a wonderful human being and will truly be missed.
Fred Shaw
March 10, 2015
Mary was my neighbor in Lenoir. She was a very sweet and wonderful person and such a joy to be around. I remember riding to Patterson School with her each day during our Junior year of High School. My heart goes out to her daughter, grandchildren, brother and sister and to all those from Lenoir who knew this wonderful lady! Rest in peace sweet Mary!! We love you!
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