Mary Estelle Boone was born on October 24th 1936 in Ponsmouth Virginia to the proud parents, Jerry M. Lamb and Mary Jones-Lamb. She was the youngest of four children and was endearingly called Baby Mary. She was a very caring and loving person. She had a strong faith in God. She was raised in Ponsmouth, VA. She had a career at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where she retired on February 5th 1993 after 25 years of service. She loved bowling and traveling. On March 8th 197 4 she married what would be her lifelong husband, William E. Boone. They were together for 4 7 wonderful years. She was the proud mother of 7 children. Michael, Mario, Carlton, Angela, Tim, Tasha, William Jr. She went to be with God on July 22nd 2021 and will be greatly missed by all whose life she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry M. Lamb and Mary Jones-Lamb. Two sons Michael Maben and Carlton Maben, a daughter Angela Walton. Her brothers,Jerry Lamb, James Lamb, and Thomas Lamb Sr. Mary leaves to cherish her loving memory, her beloved husband William Boone, Her sister Clementine Johnson of Philadelphia PA; Children Mario (Mary) Slade. Timothy Jackson, Tasha (Kevin) Boone, William (Keisha) Boone Jr. Adult grandchildren Ashley (Antonio) Baptist, Tyjuan, Shaheem, India, Calise, Taliesha, Nicole; Sisters in law, Berrie Lamb, Gloria Lamb, Shirley Anderson, Elizabeth Barnhill, Berrie Jones, and Dorothy Johnson; and a host of younger grand children, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and Friends.
Mary Estelle Boone
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Friday, July 30, 2021
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Portsmouth, VA 23701
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
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5310 Milners Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
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Linda Baptist says
July 28, 2021 at 5:57 pmMr Boone, I am so very sorry to hear about wife. You have my deepest sympathy.
Daniel Battle says
July 31, 2021 at 1:59 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pastor Daniel Battle and The Foundation of Truth church family.
Gloria Lamb says
August 1, 2021 at 12:27 amBoone, I am deeply sorry for your lost, Mary was one of the kindness persons I ever meant,and a wonderful sister in- law. May she Rest on Peace.
Cheryl L johnson says
July 29, 2021 at 11:36 amTo my Cousin boone we send our condolence to you and your family for the lost of your wife mary. May god be with you and your family always. She will be missed rest in peace.
Ms B Lamb says
July 29, 2021 at 2:39 pmBoone, Mario and Family. So sorry for your loss. You know I know how you are struggling to deal with your pain. But we both know, Mary won’t suffer anymore. Let that be your consolation and you will feel better after while. I pray that you feel God’s love and peace. Sincerely.