07/29/13 - NNHS Newsletter -
Mary Catherine Starling Broughman
Mary Catherine Starling
Broughman
(13 May 1929 - 28 July 2013)
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07/29/13 - NNHS Newsletter -
Mary Catherine Starling
Broughman |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
There is more sad news today. 
Mary Catherine Starling Broughman,
mother of 
Cathie Weeks Fraser ('66) and
Ben Weeks ('67), passed away on
Sunday, July 28, 2013 at home in
Hampton at the age of 84. She was the owner and operator of
Paramount Florist until her retirement.
From the Daily Press - 07/29/13:
Mary Catherine Starling Broughman
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HAMPTON - Mary Catherine Starling Broughman, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 28, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Johnston County, North Carolina on May 13, 1929 to the late Cleveland Lloyd and Ettie Catherine Starling. She was a diligent worker her entire life and was known by her family and friends for her strong work ethic. She started working in a small grocery store at the age of 13. She was employed at Coats and Clark Zipper Factory as a Supervisor and later was Owner and Operator of Paramount Florist until her retirement. Mary was an active member of Parkview Church of God and enjoyed faithfully serving in the Women's Ministries for many years. She loved attending church and helping others by her giving, baking, and visiting. She touched countless lives with her kindness and generosity. |
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Survivors include her children, Cathie Fraser and husband John; Benjamin Weeks, Jr. and wife Donna; grandchildren, Jason Forrest, Robin Mason and husband Greg, Benjamin Weeks III and wife Caroline, Kelly Germano and husband David; great-grandchildren, Tyler Mason, Avery Weeks, Colton Mason, and Asa Weeks; siblings, Betty King, Hilda Jones and husband Glen, Joyce Parnell and husband Carl, Norwood Starling and wife Jerry, Glen Starling and wife Linda and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dana Edward Broughman on August 15, 2003. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 6-7:30 PM in the W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Parkview Church Of God with Pastor Mark S. Hamrick officiating. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM in the Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Women's Ministries at Parkview Church of God, 1116 Briarfield Road, Newport News, VA, 23605. Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com. Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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July 29, 2013 Jean and I were very sad to hear about Mary's passing. She was a very special lady and a good friend. ~ Glenn Hollifield, Hampton, Virginia
We are saddened to hear about "Miss
Mary", but rejoice that we will see
her again in Heaven. We will miss
her; she was always kind, gentle and
loving, a very special person. We
love you, Weeks family.
~ Tommy, Jody, Thomas and Andrew
Glenn and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Mark and Miriam Olson Waggoner, Hampton, Virginia Mary will be missed at
church. She was always faithful in attendance and willing to help in
different areas. May God comfort you all in your loss.
A very sweet and caring
woman; we know she'll be missed by many. You are all in our prayers. ~ Judianne and Michael Heath We will certainly miss Mary, a lovely and kind lately. I can still hear her saying, "good enough" when she called me at the church to ask a question. Our condolences to the Weeks family. We love you.
An honor to be a
friend to a
wonderful lady like
Mary; she set an
example to us all of
a Christian woman.
She touched so many
lives with her
generous spirit and
heart
Love and prayers to all, ~ Lena Belcher
What a blessing
to know this
wonderful lady.
Will always
remember she had
some ginger
snaps for me
when I came to
visit. The best
in the world!
Danny K. Eastham
I miss her
already!!! She
was such a
wonderful,
giving, sweet
lady. We can
take comfort in
knowing that one
day soon we will
see her again in
Heaven. One of
the Ladies
Ministries'
prize workers...
you could always
count on her
being there to
help out!
~ Elaine Grady,
Smithfield,
Virginia Praying for the family during this time and rejoicing that Ms. Mary is in Heaven!
I am
saddened to
hear of
Mary's
passing. I
thoroughly
enjoyed
being her
hairdresser
for over 25
years. Mary
was unique
in many
ways. I will
sorely miss
her.
Our hearts are hurting for our loss... yet rejoicing for her gain. Thought so much of "the other Mary", as she always answered when we called. Much love, thoughts and prayers for a special family!
~ Charles & Mary Hollifield,
Richmond, Virginia Ben and Donna, I know this is a very sad time for you. Just remember your Mom lives in heaven now and you will see her again one day!! ~ Debbie and Johnny Whitmore, Carrollton, Virginia 
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to Mary's family and their friends at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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