Mary Harrell Whittington age 84, of Scotland Neck, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the Bryan Health and Rehabilitation facility in Scotland Neck. Mary was born on July 16, 1934 to Vernon and Irene Vick. She was married to the father of her children Elton Ray Harrell in 1955 and to this marriage was born four children. Mary worked for the Halifax County Public Schools as a teacher’s assistant for twenty-two years, as well she drove the school bus for twenty years. Mr. Harrell died in 1974 and later Mary married Mr. Whittington in 1991. She was currently attending Spring Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mary loved raising chickens, gathering eggs and working her garden. She loved crocheting and sewing. Mary dearly loved her family and will be dearly missed by all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by father, Vernon Vick, mother, Irene Vick, 1st husband, Elton Ray Harrell, 2nd husband, James Alton Whittington, son, Anthony Thomas Vick, Sr. and sister, Maggie Leigh Pope.
Mary is survived by one daughter, Linda Harrell Pierce and her husband Arthur Earl of Conway, three sons, Mark Dwayne Harrell of Scotland Neck, Michael Ray Harrell and his wife Deborah of Edenton and Keith Owen Cotton of Scotland Neck, brother, J.M. Vick of Margaretsville, three granddaughters, Olivia Apperson of Ruther Glen, VA, Allison V. Hudgins of Cofield and Jessica Vick of Chesapeake, VA, four grandsons, Linwood Earl Pierce of Richmond, VA, Anthony Thomas Vick, Jr. of Winton, Douglas Ray Vick of Chesapeake, VA and Michael Chad Harrell of Greenville and a special friend, Bonnie Pittman of Scotland Neck. Also surviving are nine great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and her dog, “Mack”.
Prior to the memorial service the family will receive friends at the chapel from 1:00-2:00 pm.
Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2 pm at the Chapel of Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service in Scotland Neck with Pastor Jesse Weaver officiating.
Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements for the Whittington family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.
So sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.
I memory of a loving mother.
My depest condolences to Mark Keith as nd the rest of the family.Mary Alice was a friend indeed and one of the most kindehearted person she will be missed by all whose life she has touched RIP my friend untill we meet again
Many years ago we moved from town to Moonlight just down from this sweet lady. I enjoyed walking down to see Mrs.Harrell (at the time) and her children. I thought of Linda and later her child “LIv-LIv” as my real live dolls. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mark, Linda, Michael..i am so sorry about Mary Alice..i am glad i did visit her Monday of last week.i was planning another visit..
I will miss her. Love you all..God bless.
Just want to thank you for settling the dispute on who’s fault it was that I dropped that brick on Mark’s toe on a dare. And for so many, many other things. I am the woman I am today because of you and my mama. Other people may not thank you for that but I do… 🙂 <3
Remembering Mary Alice, so sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family.
So sorry that I have missed the memorial for Ms. Whittington. I had the pleasure of meeting her and Mark a few years ago with Linda. They welcomed me into their home just like they had known me for years. We shared many laughs over the brief time that I knew her. She was a hoot to be around. May all of her family find peace in the fact that she is now among the angels. Much love and fond memories,
Audrey Nicholson
I had the honor of meeting Mary Alice many many years ago. Over those years many fond memories were made. I remember the laughs we have shared, the stories she told, but most of all I remember how much she truly loved her children, grandchildren and family. Mary Alice will truly be missed by everyone who knew her. My most sincere condolences to Mark and family. Rest In Heaven Sweet Lady.
I am so sorry to hear about your mama. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.