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Pearl Mason Obituary

Pearl May Mason, 88, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2006. She was the widow of Ralph W. Mason Sr. and she was preceded in death by a son, Ralph W. Mason Jr. She is survived by her two sons, Gary W. Mason and his wife, Teresa, of Glen Allen, and Danny Mason of Fairfax; two grandchildren, Ashleigh Mason and Michael Ellsworth; a great-granddaughter, Lacey Ellsworth; two sisters, Evelyn Lewter and Minnie Goff, all of Richmond. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a longtime member of Carlile Baptist Church. Her family would like to thank the staff of Beaufont Healthcare Facility for their many years of loving care that was shown to their mother. Her remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4560 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (today), May 5, 2006 and where services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 5, 2006.

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Brian & Judith Weaver

May 17, 2006

We have shared our parents lives with each other as the time has gone by, making our concerns and cares a part of each other. Sharing has made the passing easier and the struggles seem less trivial. Friendship has a way of making all things seem easier to deal. Thank you for being there as I continue to deal with my mother's trials. May God make it easier to accept your mother passing. Both of you have been a good son and daughter-in-law. God bless, Brian and Judith

Pamela Cowley

May 7, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Mason's death. The family doesn't know me-- my partner and I purchased the Mason home on Maverick Ave. some twelve years ago. We also attend Carlisle Ave. Baptist Church where Pearl and Ralph attended and are remembered still.

Just yesterday I remarked that the beautiful red rosebush we inherited from the Masons has more gorgeous blooms on it than it has had for eleven years and I thought about taking a few of the roses to Pearl's room at Beaufont.

We love the house on Maverick and think often of the Masons. When stripping wallpaper in a bedroom, we uncovered the words "Darling Boy" written large on the plaster wall-- how dear! Written happily in anticipation of one of her sons, I imagine.

I hope you have many family memories to hold you and comfort you through this time of mourning. Pearl and her family is in our prayers.



Sincerely,

Pam Cowley

4611 Maverick Ave., Richmond

John Haynes

May 5, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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