J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Willey, Mary M.

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Mary “Sugie” Marlowe Willey, age 66, of Hopewell, VA, died on Saturday, March 10, 2007. She was born in Conway, SC, the daughter of the late Eddie and Ruth Blackwell Marlowe. She was the widow of Donald Willey. Mary was retired from civil service with Fort Lee and was a long time member of Hopewell Pentecostal Holiness Church. She more recently attended Enon and South Hopewell Churches of God. Mary was also very fond of her friends of the McDonald’s breakfast club. Surviving are a son, Jeffrey E. Tharp of Southampton, VA; a daughter, Susan E. Tharp of Hopewell; a grandson, Timothy Tharp of Orlando, FL; a sister, Jean Weaver and husband Sonny of Hopewell; two brothers, Donald Marlowe and wife Janice of Hopewell, and Roger Marlowe and wife Faith of Lakeland, FL; her long time companion, Dick Gray of Hopewell; and numerous other family members. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Hopewell, VA on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will follow there on Wednesday, at 1 p.m. Interment will take place in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Susan and Jeff, I cannot possibly know all the pain you feel at the loss of your mother. I only know that she has left a big hole in your hearts and lives.
Everyone who met Sugie loved her. It was so easy to love her. She was always smiling and laughing, a lot of times at herself.
I loved Sugie from as far back as I can remember.
She was one of my favorite people to be around. I was blessed to have her not just as a cousin, but as a friend.
I loved her, and I love you, too.
God bless you and keep you.
Peachy

Posted by: Linda M. Jacobs at March 16, 2007 09:39 PM

Dearest Jeff and Susan, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I was shocked! My heart just breaks for the both of you as well as the members of your family. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that she was such a wonderful influence in my life. She will always remain in my heart as one of the women in the "old church" that helped set my path in life. Sugie was a blessing to any and all who were fortunate to have her in their life. I pray God's continued love and care and comfort to you now; please know that you will remain in my thoughts and prayers always!
Love always
Catherine R. Vick

Posted by: Catherine Robinette Vick at March 16, 2007 08:47 PM

WE'LL MISS HER. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO HAPPY WHEN YOU WOULD SEE HER IN THE STORE OR AROUND TOWN. SHE WOULD TALK ABOUT HER CHILDREN AND FAMILY.SUSAN I'M SOORY FOR YOUR LOST.JUST REMEMBER THAT SHE NOT ANYMORE PAIN.MY LOVE & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS! LOVE LISA (LEE) STELL

Posted by: LISA LEE STELL at March 14, 2007 11:35 AM

Mary(Sugie), I will miss your nice smile and our little conversations at the pool during aerobics class. I know Ryan will miss seeing you once in awhile at McDonalds too, you saw him grow up and now he is 14. From your friend, Jenny Blaha Jones.

Posted by: Jenny Blaha Jones at March 12, 2007 08:21 PM