Dr. Mary T. Christian
July 9, 1924 ~ November 11, 2019 (age 95)
Obituary
Dr. Mary T. Christian wife of Mr. Wilbur "Chuck" Christian, retired member of the Virginia House of Delegates, retired professor of Hampton University and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Hampton, transitioned Monday, November 11, 2019 at Sentara CarePlex in Hampton, Virginia.
A wake service will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 at First Baptist Church Hampton, 229 N. King Street Hampton, Virginia.
A Delta Sigma Theta Omega ceremony will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hampton University Convocation Center, 700 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, Virginia.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hampton University Convocation Center.
Interment will follow at the Hampton University Cemetery.
It is the desire of the Christian family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of the late Dr. Mary T. Christian has entrusted her final care to the staff at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
Mary Costella Robinson in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Mary Costella Robinson
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Registration Place: Elizabeth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1942
Marriage Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Father: John Robinson
Mother: Viola Webster
Spouse: James Edward Taylor
Divorce Date: 26 Feb 1954
Divorce Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Mary Castella Robinson
in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
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Name: Mary Castella Robinson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1925
Marriage Registration Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Jun 1955
Marriage Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Father: Johnnie E Robinson
Mother: Viola Webster
Spouse: Wilbur Bernard Christian
Former state delegate, educator Dr. Mary Christian passes away
Mary Christian was the first African American and first woman from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature. She served for nine consecutive terms.
Author: 13News Now Staff
Published: 11:08 AM EST November 12, 2019
Updated: 6:18 PM EST November 12, 2019
HAMPTON, Va. — Former state delegate and educator Dr. Mary T. Christian passed away at 95-years-old, according to her family.
In a statement, her family said she "went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019."
Christian was the first African American and first woman from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature, post Reconstruction. She served nine consecutive terms representing Virginia’s 92 House District.
She was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. She started her academic career at Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, where she later returned as Director of the School of Education, rising to Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education before retiring as professor emeritus.
She has been honored in many ways across Hampton including having an auditorium named in her honor at Thomas Nelson Community College.
No funeral service information has been released at this time.
Governor Ralph Northam issued the following statement on Tuesday on the passing of former Delegate Mary Christian:
“I am saddened to hear of the death of former Delegate Mary Christian.
Delegate Christian, known as Dr. C., was an unfailing advocate for her district and her constituents. Her work as an educator, from elementary school teacher to dean of Hampton University, gave her a deep perspective on education issues. She was a trailblazer, serving as the first black woman on the Hampton School Board.
As a legislator, Dr. C. worked to promote better education and health care for all. She advocated for more support for students with disadvantages or disabilities, as well as underserved students in gifted programs. She sponsored legislation that created the Minorities in Teaching program and worked to encourage more teachers from minority groups. And she pushed to improve health insurance coverage for a variety of health issues.
Dr. C. leaves a deep legacy of leadership and advocacy in her community and in the state, and she will be missed. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and friends.”
Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Delegate Mary T. Christian:
“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Mary Christian. As an educator, the first black woman to serve on the Hampton School Board, and a longtime member of the House of Delegates, Dr. C. was a pillar of the Hampton community. She dedicated her life and career in service to others and was a powerful voice for the voiceless. During her time in the House of Delegates, she was known as a champion for education. As one of the few African Americans to be appointed to the influential House Appropriations Committee, Dr. C. worked to ensure that our schools and universities were well funded. I will personally miss her counsel, mentorship and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and the countless lives impacted by her life’s work.”
Senator Mark Warner tweeted:
"From her time as an educator, to her work in the House of Delegates, Dr. Mary Christian dedicated her career to serving her community and making our Commonwealth a better place. She was a good friend and an even better champion for Virginians. She will be missed."
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement:
“There was no greater champion for education than Delegate Mary Christian. While we are so saddened by her passing, we can all celebrate the amazing life Dr. C lived and her tireless advocacy on behalf of her constituents and students. My thoughts are with her family and the Hampton community.”
Hampton School Board Chair Ann Stephens Cherry released this statement on the passing of Dr. Mary T. Christian:
"On behalf of the Hampton School Board, we extend our sincere condolences on the passing of former Hampton School Board member and highly respected educator, the Honorable Dr. Mary T. Christian. She will be remembered for a legacy that consisted of values, integrity and equality. Her passing most certainly leaves a void not only in our community, but in the public education arena as well."
July 9, 1924 ~ November 11, 2019 (age 95)
Obituary
Dr. Mary T. Christian wife of Mr. Wilbur "Chuck" Christian, retired member of the Virginia House of Delegates, retired professor of Hampton University and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Hampton, transitioned Monday, November 11, 2019 at Sentara CarePlex in Hampton, Virginia.
A wake service will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 at First Baptist Church Hampton, 229 N. King Street Hampton, Virginia.
A Delta Sigma Theta Omega ceremony will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hampton University Convocation Center, 700 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, Virginia.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hampton University Convocation Center.
Interment will follow at the Hampton University Cemetery.
It is the desire of the Christian family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of the late Dr. Mary T. Christian has entrusted her final care to the staff at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
Mary Costella Robinson in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Mary Costella Robinson
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Registration Place: Elizabeth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1942
Marriage Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Father: John Robinson
Mother: Viola Webster
Spouse: James Edward Taylor
Divorce Date: 26 Feb 1954
Divorce Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Mary Castella Robinson
in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
ViewVirginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
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Name: Mary Castella Robinson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1925
Marriage Registration Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Jun 1955
Marriage Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Father: Johnnie E Robinson
Mother: Viola Webster
Spouse: Wilbur Bernard Christian
Former state delegate, educator Dr. Mary Christian passes away
Mary Christian was the first African American and first woman from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature. She served for nine consecutive terms.
Author: 13News Now Staff
Published: 11:08 AM EST November 12, 2019
Updated: 6:18 PM EST November 12, 2019
HAMPTON, Va. — Former state delegate and educator Dr. Mary T. Christian passed away at 95-years-old, according to her family.
In a statement, her family said she "went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019."
Christian was the first African American and first woman from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature, post Reconstruction. She served nine consecutive terms representing Virginia’s 92 House District.
She was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. She started her academic career at Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, where she later returned as Director of the School of Education, rising to Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education before retiring as professor emeritus.
She has been honored in many ways across Hampton including having an auditorium named in her honor at Thomas Nelson Community College.
No funeral service information has been released at this time.
Governor Ralph Northam issued the following statement on Tuesday on the passing of former Delegate Mary Christian:
“I am saddened to hear of the death of former Delegate Mary Christian.
Delegate Christian, known as Dr. C., was an unfailing advocate for her district and her constituents. Her work as an educator, from elementary school teacher to dean of Hampton University, gave her a deep perspective on education issues. She was a trailblazer, serving as the first black woman on the Hampton School Board.
As a legislator, Dr. C. worked to promote better education and health care for all. She advocated for more support for students with disadvantages or disabilities, as well as underserved students in gifted programs. She sponsored legislation that created the Minorities in Teaching program and worked to encourage more teachers from minority groups. And she pushed to improve health insurance coverage for a variety of health issues.
Dr. C. leaves a deep legacy of leadership and advocacy in her community and in the state, and she will be missed. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and friends.”
Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Delegate Mary T. Christian:
“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Mary Christian. As an educator, the first black woman to serve on the Hampton School Board, and a longtime member of the House of Delegates, Dr. C. was a pillar of the Hampton community. She dedicated her life and career in service to others and was a powerful voice for the voiceless. During her time in the House of Delegates, she was known as a champion for education. As one of the few African Americans to be appointed to the influential House Appropriations Committee, Dr. C. worked to ensure that our schools and universities were well funded. I will personally miss her counsel, mentorship and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and the countless lives impacted by her life’s work.”
Senator Mark Warner tweeted:
"From her time as an educator, to her work in the House of Delegates, Dr. Mary Christian dedicated her career to serving her community and making our Commonwealth a better place. She was a good friend and an even better champion for Virginians. She will be missed."
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement:
“There was no greater champion for education than Delegate Mary Christian. While we are so saddened by her passing, we can all celebrate the amazing life Dr. C lived and her tireless advocacy on behalf of her constituents and students. My thoughts are with her family and the Hampton community.”
Hampton School Board Chair Ann Stephens Cherry released this statement on the passing of Dr. Mary T. Christian:
"On behalf of the Hampton School Board, we extend our sincere condolences on the passing of former Hampton School Board member and highly respected educator, the Honorable Dr. Mary T. Christian. She will be remembered for a legacy that consisted of values, integrity and equality. Her passing most certainly leaves a void not only in our community, but in the public education arena as well."
Dr. Mary T. Christian
July 9, 1924 ~ November 11, 2019 (age 95)
Obituary
Dr. Mary T. Christian wife of Mr. Wilbur "Chuck" Christian, retired member of the Virginia House of Delegates, retired professor of Hampton University and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Hampton, transitioned Monday, November 11, 2019 at Sentara CarePlex in Hampton, Virginia.
A wake service will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 at First Baptist Church Hampton, 229 N. King Street Hampton, Virginia.
A Delta Sigma Theta Omega ceremony will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hampton University Convocation Center, 700 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, Virginia.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hampton University Convocation Center.
Interment will follow at the Hampton University Cemetery.
It is the desire of the Christian family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of the late Dr. Mary T. Christian has entrusted her final care to the staff at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
Mary Costella Robinson in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Mary Costella Robinson
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Registration Place: Elizabeth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1942
Marriage Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Father: John Robinson
Mother: Viola Webster
Spouse: James Edward Taylor
Divorce Date: 26 Feb 1954
Divorce Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Mary Castella Robinson
in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
ViewVirginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Order certified copy of record
Add alternate information
Report issue
Name: Mary Castella Robinson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1925
Marriage Registration Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Jun 1955
Marriage Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Father: Johnnie E Robinson
Mother: Viola Webster
Spouse: Wilbur Bernard Christian
Former state delegate, educator Dr. Mary Christian passes away
Mary Christian was the first African American and first woman from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature. She served for nine consecutive terms.
Author: 13News Now Staff
Published: 11:08 AM EST November 12, 2019
Updated: 6:18 PM EST November 12, 2019
HAMPTON, Va. — Former state delegate and educator Dr. Mary T. Christian passed away at 95-years-old, according to her family.
In a statement, her family said she "went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019."
Christian was the first African American and first woman from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature, post Reconstruction. She served nine consecutive terms representing Virginia’s 92 House District.
She was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. She started her academic career at Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, where she later returned as Director of the School of Education, rising to Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education before retiring as professor emeritus.
She has been honored in many ways across Hampton including having an auditorium named in her honor at Thomas Nelson Community College.
No funeral service information has been released at this time.
Governor Ralph Northam issued the following statement on Tuesday on the passing of former Delegate Mary Christian:
“I am saddened to hear of the death of former Delegate Mary Christian.
Delegate Christian, known as Dr. C., was an unfailing advocate for her district and her constituents. Her work as an educator, from elementary school teacher to dean of Hampton University, gave her a deep perspective on education issues. She was a trailblazer, serving as the first black woman on the Hampton School Board.
As a legislator, Dr. C. worked to promote better education and health care for all. She advocated for more support for students with disadvantages or disabilities, as well as underserved students in gifted programs. She sponsored legislation that created the Minorities in Teaching program and worked to encourage more teachers from minority groups. And she pushed to improve health insurance coverage for a variety of health issues.
Dr. C. leaves a deep legacy of leadership and advocacy in her community and in the state, and she will be missed. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and friends.”
Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Delegate Mary T. Christian:
“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Mary Christian. As an educator, the first black woman to serve on the Hampton School Board, and a longtime member of the House of Delegates, Dr. C. was a pillar of the Hampton community. She dedicated her life and career in service to others and was a powerful voice for the voiceless. During her time in the House of Delegates, she was known as a champion for education. As one of the few African Americans to be appointed to the influential House Appropriations Committee, Dr. C. worked to ensure that our schools and universities were well funded. I will personally miss her counsel, mentorship and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and the countless lives impacted by her life’s work.”
Senator Mark Warner tweeted:
"From her time as an educator, to her work in the House of Delegates, Dr. Mary Christian dedicated her career to serving her community and making our Commonwealth a better place. She was a good friend and an even better champion for Virginians. She will be missed."
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement:
“There was no greater champion for education than Delegate Mary Christian. While we are so saddened by her passing, we can all celebrate the amazing life Dr. C lived and her tireless advocacy on behalf of her constituents and students. My thoughts are with her family and the Hampton community.”
Hampton School Board Chair Ann Stephens Cherry released this statement on the passing of Dr. Mary T. Christian:
"On behalf of the Hampton School Board, we extend our sincere condolences on the passing of former Hampton School Board member and highly respected educator, the Honorable Dr. Mary T. Christian. She will be remembered for a legacy that consisted of values, integrity and equality. Her passing most certainly leaves a void not only in our community, but in the public education arena as well."
July 9, 1924 ~ November 11, 2019 (age 95)
Obituary
Dr. Mary T. Christian wife of Mr. Wilbur "Chuck" Christian, retired member of the Virginia House of Delegates, retired professor of Hampton University and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Hampton, transitioned Monday, November 11, 2019 at Sentara CarePlex in Hampton, Virginia.
A wake service will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 at First Baptist Church Hampton, 229 N. King Street Hampton, Virginia.
A Delta Sigma Theta Omega ceremony will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hampton University Convocation Center, 700 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, Virginia.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Hampton University Convocation Center.
Interment will follow at the Hampton University Cemetery.
It is the desire of the Christian family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of the late Dr. Mary T. Christian has entrusted her final care to the staff at C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
Mary Costella Robinson in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Name: Mary Costella Robinson
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1923
Marriage Registration Place: Elizabeth, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1942
Marriage Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
Father: John Robinson
Mother: Viola Webster
Spouse: James Edward Taylor
Divorce Date: 26 Feb 1954
Divorce Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Mary Castella Robinson
in the Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
ViewVirginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Order certified copy of record
Add alternate information
Report issue
Name: Mary Castella Robinson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: abt 1925
Marriage Registration Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 4 Jun 1955
Marriage Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
Father: Johnnie E Robinson
Mother: Viola Webster
Spouse: Wilbur Bernard Christian
Former state delegate, educator Dr. Mary Christian passes away
Mary Christian was the first African American and first woman from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature. She served for nine consecutive terms.
Author: 13News Now Staff
Published: 11:08 AM EST November 12, 2019
Updated: 6:18 PM EST November 12, 2019
HAMPTON, Va. — Former state delegate and educator Dr. Mary T. Christian passed away at 95-years-old, according to her family.
In a statement, her family said she "went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019."
Christian was the first African American and first woman from Hampton to be elected to the state legislature, post Reconstruction. She served nine consecutive terms representing Virginia’s 92 House District.
She was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. She started her academic career at Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, where she later returned as Director of the School of Education, rising to Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education before retiring as professor emeritus.
She has been honored in many ways across Hampton including having an auditorium named in her honor at Thomas Nelson Community College.
No funeral service information has been released at this time.
Governor Ralph Northam issued the following statement on Tuesday on the passing of former Delegate Mary Christian:
“I am saddened to hear of the death of former Delegate Mary Christian.
Delegate Christian, known as Dr. C., was an unfailing advocate for her district and her constituents. Her work as an educator, from elementary school teacher to dean of Hampton University, gave her a deep perspective on education issues. She was a trailblazer, serving as the first black woman on the Hampton School Board.
As a legislator, Dr. C. worked to promote better education and health care for all. She advocated for more support for students with disadvantages or disabilities, as well as underserved students in gifted programs. She sponsored legislation that created the Minorities in Teaching program and worked to encourage more teachers from minority groups. And she pushed to improve health insurance coverage for a variety of health issues.
Dr. C. leaves a deep legacy of leadership and advocacy in her community and in the state, and she will be missed. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and friends.”
Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Delegate Mary T. Christian:
“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Mary Christian. As an educator, the first black woman to serve on the Hampton School Board, and a longtime member of the House of Delegates, Dr. C. was a pillar of the Hampton community. She dedicated her life and career in service to others and was a powerful voice for the voiceless. During her time in the House of Delegates, she was known as a champion for education. As one of the few African Americans to be appointed to the influential House Appropriations Committee, Dr. C. worked to ensure that our schools and universities were well funded. I will personally miss her counsel, mentorship and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and the countless lives impacted by her life’s work.”
Senator Mark Warner tweeted:
"From her time as an educator, to her work in the House of Delegates, Dr. Mary Christian dedicated her career to serving her community and making our Commonwealth a better place. She was a good friend and an even better champion for Virginians. She will be missed."
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement:
“There was no greater champion for education than Delegate Mary Christian. While we are so saddened by her passing, we can all celebrate the amazing life Dr. C lived and her tireless advocacy on behalf of her constituents and students. My thoughts are with her family and the Hampton community.”
Hampton School Board Chair Ann Stephens Cherry released this statement on the passing of Dr. Mary T. Christian:
"On behalf of the Hampton School Board, we extend our sincere condolences on the passing of former Hampton School Board member and highly respected educator, the Honorable Dr. Mary T. Christian. She will be remembered for a legacy that consisted of values, integrity and equality. Her passing most certainly leaves a void not only in our community, but in the public education arena as well."
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