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Lillian McWRIGHT Obituary
She was born on June 15, 1923, in South Boston, Va., to the late Jacob and Bertha Chaney. In 1951, she married Marvin McWright Sr., and had five children. She was a longtime Peninsula resident, where she retired from Civil Service at Fort Monroe, in 1984. She was a devout Seventh Day Adventist.
In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin McWright Sr.; sons, Michael and Timothy; and her beloved pet, Killer.
She is survived by her brothers, Watson and W.W. Chaney; sisters, Louise Seek and Margaret Ross; daughter, Pat Arboneaux and husband, Tom; sons, Marvin McWright Jr., and Tom McWright and his wife, Michelle; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, with funeral services being held at 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carol Reynolds
December 15, 2010
Margaret and family,
I was sorry to hear about your Sister, Lillian's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers and have my deepest sympathy.
Judi Reid-Green
December 14, 2010
Tom - it has been a looooong time, I remember Carole Waliczek and I used to come and listen to the McWright brothers jam in the 6 & 7th grade, and your mom just putting up with all that noise! I saw that she had passed and wanted to pass along my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Keep your memories close to your heart ~~ Take Care!
Sharrie Dimon
December 13, 2010
Marvin, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you! God bless you and your family during this sad time! Sherrie Dimon
Gus and Becky Michalos
December 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carl Hawks
December 12, 2010
ms MCwriright was the kindest woman i have ever met her smiles will be missed,so sorry Tom junior and pat.
Margaret Ross
December 12, 2010
My sister was always loving and generous. We enjoyed many good times together in our youth. I was five years younger than her and she always looked out for me and taught me a lot.
My heart goes out to you, Junior, Tom and Pat.
brittany whitworth
December 12, 2010
so sorry to hear about ms mcwright she was also so nice growing up thoughts and prayers to tom and jr....
December 12, 2010
Glenn & Cindy Hawks, Hampton, VA
December 12, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Lillian passing. She was a wonderful Aunt. I have so many fond memories of my childhood with her - she always had a smile on her face and fun in her heart! You all have my deepest sympathy. Cindy Wheeler Mettlach
December 11, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of Lillian's passing. She was my first cousin. I am the Daughter of John & Bessie McCormick. We were all close when we were younger, but lost touch as we got older and had our families. I don't drive and have no way of coming to the funeral that I know of, but I would love to see everyone. You have my deepest sympathy.
Dorothy Newton
December 11, 2010
Marvin, Sorry for the loss of your mother. I hope knowing others care, will give you comfort at this time.
Regina Watson, NNPS
Albert Martin III
December 11, 2010
Lil was one of the most wonderful people I ever knew or worked with in more than 30 years in Federal Civil Service. I know you will miss her
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