Mary Myers Connelly

Mary Connelly, 95, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bessie Myers; her brothers, Paul and Charles; and her husband, Sid Connelly, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Martin “Buddy” Mitchell, Jr. (Lou), and Sid Connelly III (Pam); grandchildren, Mitch (Cathie), Sarah (Jimmy), Scott (Sue), and Bobby; seven great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; brothers in law, Bowen Connelly (Marsha), Craig Connelly (Linda). Mary worked at Hercules before retiring to become a full time homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and painting, as well as many other activities. She was a lifelong member of First Christian Church where she thoroughly enjoyed arranging the flowers as well as many other activities. She was a member of the Hopewell Garden Club for many years. Mary and Sid had a home in Coles Point where they loved to spend time fishing, picking & eating crabs, boating, and things people do at the river. Mary and Sid kept the corner of Cedar Level & Sherwood Lane extra nice looking for the city for many years with tender loving care of trimming, planting, and weekly grass cutting. Over the years, a number of cats, dogs, and even a guinea pig were the recipient of much care and love. She leaves behind her two cats, Mama and Snowball. Mary was a friend to many and at times would show up with something good to eat, flowers, or some gift; and always with a smile! The family will receive friends from 6:30pm to 8pm on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the First Christian Church 203 N. 11th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August, 3, 2019 at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .