Mary Elizabeth Willis, 94, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away on April 14, 2021.
Born in Newton Grove, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillie Gregory and the widow of Benjamin F. Willis. Left to cherish her memory: her children, Connally Willis and wife, Carol, Elizabeth Wong and husband, Terry, Ben Willis, and Patrice Raum and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Amber, Erin, Matthew, Kristina, and Alex; sister, Katie; great-grandchildren, Ian, Kate, Allison, Ramona; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Mary's lifelong Catholic Faith was an important part of who she was. She was a member of POP Catholic Church since moving to Great Bridge in 1976. Mom learned the value of hard work being raised on a farm in North Carolina. She worked very hard raising four children who were born in the span of three years, two of which were twins. She was devoted to raising her children making sure they were grounded in their Catholic Faith. She was involved at Prince of Peace Social Ministry in making infant and young children's clothing for mother's in need as well as altar cloths used at Mass Celebrations. She helped with delivering "Meals of Wheels," served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was member of Prince of Peace Grand Group.
Mary was a member of Great Bridge Seniors Group and worked as a volunteer at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for over 15 years. She loved to sew, making clothing for herself, her family, and enjoyed working in her flower garden.
A graveside service will be held at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. under the direction of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church for their Homeless Meals Ministry. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
Born in Newton Grove, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillie Gregory and the widow of Benjamin F. Willis. Left to cherish her memory: her children, Connally Willis and wife, Carol, Elizabeth Wong and husband, Terry, Ben Willis, and Patrice Raum and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Amber, Erin, Matthew, Kristina, and Alex; sister, Katie; great-grandchildren, Ian, Kate, Allison, Ramona; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Mary's lifelong Catholic Faith was an important part of who she was. She was a member of POP Catholic Church since moving to Great Bridge in 1976. Mom learned the value of hard work being raised on a farm in North Carolina. She worked very hard raising four children who were born in the span of three years, two of which were twins. She was devoted to raising her children making sure they were grounded in their Catholic Faith. She was involved at Prince of Peace Social Ministry in making infant and young children's clothing for mother's in need as well as altar cloths used at Mass Celebrations. She helped with delivering "Meals of Wheels," served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was member of Prince of Peace Grand Group.
Mary was a member of Great Bridge Seniors Group and worked as a volunteer at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for over 15 years. She loved to sew, making clothing for herself, her family, and enjoyed working in her flower garden.
A graveside service will be held at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. under the direction of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church for their Homeless Meals Ministry. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
Mary Elizabeth Willis, 94, of Chesapeake, VA, passed away on April 14, 2021.
Born in Newton Grove, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillie Gregory and the widow of Benjamin F. Willis. Left to cherish her memory: her children, Connally Willis and wife, Carol, Elizabeth Wong and husband, Terry, Ben Willis, and Patrice Raum and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Amber, Erin, Matthew, Kristina, and Alex; sister, Katie; great-grandchildren, Ian, Kate, Allison, Ramona; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Mary's lifelong Catholic Faith was an important part of who she was. She was a member of POP Catholic Church since moving to Great Bridge in 1976. Mom learned the value of hard work being raised on a farm in North Carolina. She worked very hard raising four children who were born in the span of three years, two of which were twins. She was devoted to raising her children making sure they were grounded in their Catholic Faith. She was involved at Prince of Peace Social Ministry in making infant and young children's clothing for mother's in need as well as altar cloths used at Mass Celebrations. She helped with delivering "Meals of Wheels," served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was member of Prince of Peace Grand Group.
Mary was a member of Great Bridge Seniors Group and worked as a volunteer at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for over 15 years. She loved to sew, making clothing for herself, her family, and enjoyed working in her flower garden.
A graveside service will be held at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. under the direction of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church for their Homeless Meals Ministry. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
Born in Newton Grove, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillie Gregory and the widow of Benjamin F. Willis. Left to cherish her memory: her children, Connally Willis and wife, Carol, Elizabeth Wong and husband, Terry, Ben Willis, and Patrice Raum and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Amber, Erin, Matthew, Kristina, and Alex; sister, Katie; great-grandchildren, Ian, Kate, Allison, Ramona; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Mary's lifelong Catholic Faith was an important part of who she was. She was a member of POP Catholic Church since moving to Great Bridge in 1976. Mom learned the value of hard work being raised on a farm in North Carolina. She worked very hard raising four children who were born in the span of three years, two of which were twins. She was devoted to raising her children making sure they were grounded in their Catholic Faith. She was involved at Prince of Peace Social Ministry in making infant and young children's clothing for mother's in need as well as altar cloths used at Mass Celebrations. She helped with delivering "Meals of Wheels," served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was member of Prince of Peace Grand Group.
Mary was a member of Great Bridge Seniors Group and worked as a volunteer at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for over 15 years. She loved to sew, making clothing for herself, her family, and enjoyed working in her flower garden.
A graveside service will be held at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. under the direction of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church for their Homeless Meals Ministry. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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