Obituaries

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Mary Ann Richardson Mason concluded her earthly sojourn. Having been born September 2, 1943, her stay was eighty-one years. Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Bishop James C. Richardson, Sr. and Margaret Thompson Richardson.

An ambitious and goal-oriented person, Mary Ann set high objectives for herself and strived to meet them. Mary Ann attended Winston Salem State University where she received her Bachelor of Education. She later enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University where she received her Master of Education. Mary Ann retired from the City of Richmond Public School System as a Principal.

Mary Ann was a dedicated member of Mt. Sinai Apostle Church where she served in various capacities. She was a Member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., served on the board of FAHI, and a former member of the board of United Way.

In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William H. Mason; her sister, Jeanette Millner, and her god sister, Lucy Pauline Jackson.

Those left with a lifetime of memories of Mrs. Mary Ann Mason are one daughter, Mrs. Renada M. Ogryzek (Robert) of GA; one granddaughter, Morgan K. Ogryzek of New York; one grandson, Mason R. Ogryzek of GA; one brother, Bishop James C. Richardson, Jr. (Gloria) of Martinsville, VA; great-aunt, Mary Daniels of Winston Salem, NC; devoted cousin, Marie Daniels of Winston Salem, NC; college roommate, Constance Richardson of NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Apostle Church, 7 Peters St., Martinsville, VA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Sinai Apostle Church, 7 Peters St., Martinsville, VA. With Bishop James C. Richardson, Jr., Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The family will receive friends during this time. Sister Mary Ann Mason was last active with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Phi Omega Chapter, Danville, VA. The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony will be conducted at Hairston Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. It will be open to the public, and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated, are welcome to participate provided they are dressed appropriately in ceremonial attire. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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