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Mary Ransone Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Alvera Faria Ransone of Wake, Va., on March 3, of 2025.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Carl Ransone Sr.; and son, Richard. She is survived by her children, Charlotte (Bob), Carl Jr., Joseph (Mary), Lori, Eric (Stephanie); and daughter-in-law, Melanie; her grandchildren, Shannon (Steven), Erin (Matt), Tasja (Chris), Emily, Alex, Matthew, Victoria (Joseph) Courtney (Patrick), Tyler, Connor, Carl, and Thomas; and great-grandchildren, Alexia, Ryanna, Natalie, Bryleigh, Devyn, and Elliott.
A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, March 10, at 11 a.m., at Bliley's Staples Mill. Her family will host visitation Sunday, March 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., also at Bliley's Staples Mill. In lieu of flowers, her chickadees kindly ask that donations be made to Massey Cancer Center or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, two organizations she frequently supported herself.
Rest peacefully, Mary. You will forever be in our hearts.
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Nancy and Charles Bryant
March 8, 2025
To Mary´s family, so very sorry to hear of Mary´s passing. She babysat my children when we lived in Chamberlayne Farms and I was nursing then at St . Mary´s hospital. My children liked her so much and she took such good care of them. Prayers to your family at this time and just know that your Mom is so well thought of we were so fortunate to have known such a good person !!
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