Mary Modlin

Mary Poole Modlin, of Richmond, VA, went to be with our Lord after 96 years of serving family and others faithfully, on Saturday, November 17, 2007. She was born in Jarratt, VA, the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Mary Parson Poole. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cecil E. Modlin, beloved grandson, Mark E. Modlin, and her devoted niece, Margie Topping. Mary was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for approximately 30 years. She is survived by her son Cecil Modlin and wife Mary Anne, of Chester, VA; two daughters Faye M. Williamson and husband Franklin, of Chesterfield, Kaye M. Hodges and husband Billy, of Mechanicsville; grandchildren Penny Bennett, Troy Modlin, John Hodges, Laurie Perez, Amy Lynn Ramey, Scott Williamson, Amy Christian, & Cathy Diefenbach; fourteen great grandchildren, and numerous loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Chesterfield on Sunday, November 18, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of her life will follow there on Monday at 11 a.m., with interment in Southlawn Memorial Park at 2 p.m., in Prince George, VA. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Modlinâ??s request was that contributions are made to the Bethany Sunday School Class at Jahnke Road Baptist Church, 6023 Jahnke Road Richmond, VA 23225. Condolences to family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com