Steele-Bullock FHC | Portsmouth, VA

Obituary For Marian Riddick Cabarras-Bullock

Marian A. Riddick Cabarras-Bullock

Chesapeake – 92, transitioned to her final resting place on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:57am. She was born on July 14, 1927 to the late Jessie Riddick and Evelyn Walston in Norfolk, Virginia. She was an active, faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a devoted active member of the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk, Virginia. She loved her church and participated in several ministries.

She enjoyed attending mass and always looked forward to hearing the gospel message proclaimed so she could share it with others. She was the love of her sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great -great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

She retired from OPM (Office of Personnel Management) as a Personnel Staffing Manager after many years of distinguish service.

Marian A. Riddick Cabarras Bullock was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver Council, #279 First Grand Lady; member of the Wives of The Bachelor-Benedict Social Club, Inc.; NorfPortChes Club; member of Southside Civic League, Inc., South Norfolk Police Task Force Committee; and a former Loan Officer, St. Pius Federal Credit Union representing St. Mary Catholic Church; Chesapeake Chums, Inc.

Chesapeake/Virginia Beach Links, Inc., Elegant Ladies Social Club; Amethyst Social Club; St. Mary Finance Committee; Chesapeake Las Amegas; Chesapeake Women’s Club, St. Mary Women’s Club, St. Mary Ushers; St. Mary Eucharist Minister; St. Mary Bingo Staff; and St. Mary Parish Council.

Marian or Honey, Shank Shank, Mother Dear, Nana Bullock, Grandma Bullock, Grandma, Darling, Mom, MaDear; Ms. Marian, Aunt Marian, Auntie, Momie, and other names she was affectionately called.

Marian had a church family, social family, loved ones, friends that played an instrumental part in her life; Dorothy Sharp (Sis), Millie D. Edwards (Sis), Eleanor Elliott (daughter), Sarah Sweatt (Sis), Barbara Merritt (Sis), Carolyn Copeland (Sis), Sylvia Butler (Sis), Joyce Colden (Sis), Regina Taylor (Sis), Catherine Hailey (Sis), Christine Foster (Sis), Joan Jones (Sis), Jessie Winfield (Dear Friend), Minnie C. Thomas (Sis), Ethel Holmes (Dear Friend), Gloria Neal (Dear Friend), Queen Spencer (Sis), Georgia Welch (Close Cuz), Evelyn Williams (Sis and close friend); Grace Means (Sis), Priscilla Tennyson (Close Friend) Joan Bennette (Dear Friend); Doris Barringer (Daughter) Eula Bullock (Close relative) Evelyn West (Close Friend) Vivian West (Close Friend), Evelyn “Sug” Figgs (Close Dear Friend); Celeste Ballard (Close Dear Friend), Vivian Walston (Cuz); Carmelita Laing (Sis), Christine Newby (Dear Friend), Shirley George (Close Friend), John `Walston (Favorite Cuz), Roy Brown (Cuz), Melvin Elliott (Bro), Charles Ballard (Dear Friend), Connell Hailey (Bro), Romeo Bullock (Bro), and Frank Bullock (bro).

Marian is predeceased by her first husband Charles T. Cabarras, Jr., and Winslow G. Bullock, Sr., and son, Lionnell R. Cabarras, a brother, James Riddick. Left to cherish her memory one sister, Beulah Gray.

Affectionately like sisters, Dorothy Sharp, Millie D. Edwards, Sarah Sweatt, Catherine Hailey, Minnie C. Thomas. Like daughter, Eleanor Elliott and Like brothers, John Walston, Connell Hailey. Also left to cherish her memory: six sons, Alvin S. Cabarras (Julie), Charles T. Cabarras, III (Brenda), Clifton D. Cabarras, Donnell R. Cabarras (Shirley), Winslow G. Bullock, Jr., and Edward W. Bullock (Sharon). A host of grandchildren (16), great grandchildren (22) and (8) great great-grand-children, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, Public viewing will be held Monday, June 22, 2020 from 4pm to 7pm at Steele-Bullock Funeral Home, 3950 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA, 23701. Mask Required Mask Required

Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 11:00am at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk, Virginia. Service will be live stream from Facebook.

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Social Distance required. Mask Required. Limited to Family.

Steele –Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Family will assemble at the residence 1510 Landsworth Street, Chesapeake, Virginia at 10:15am to be escorted by Chesapeake Sheriff Department to the church.

Guest Book

Dear Family, Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your loved one, Mrs. Marian Bullock. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember your mom very well, when I worked at the STOP Organization when it was in the Rotunda Building. She was always so friendly and personal(always glad to see you).

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Our sincere condolences to the Cabarras-Bullock family. Ms. Marian was a lovely lady who was kind, gracious, and welcoming. May God's Grace continue to Bless you all. Renee Grant & Family

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Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. She lived a beautiful, rewarding, fulfilling Christian life. May your fond and loving memories of her sustain all of you now and forever. God be with you. With heartfelt sympathy. Barbara Woodhouse and Family

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To The Cabbaras Bullock Families, No matter how many years one has on this earth, we will be filled with sorrow and weep when a loved one falls to sleep. However, please remember that Marian touched some many during the time that God shared her with us. May God continue to bless you in your time of sorrow. With our heartfelt condolences, Roy & Arlene Brown

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Sending prayers of comfort and peace during the transition of your mother. Donnell and I worked together at FISC/NSC Norfolk for many years. We called each other cousins because my maternal grandmother is a Riddick by birth. Please know my family is praying for you and again you have our deepest condolences...Sandra P Bishop

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Heartfelt condolences and sympathy are extended to the entire family during this time of bereavement. Queen Marian will be sorely missed by all lives she touched. Love, LaTonya Hinton and the Hinton family

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Condolences, prayers and sympathy goes out to the family.-Ed Holmes

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To the Cabarras and Riddick Families Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you peace. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and so very dear. My heartfealt condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Drusilla Peterson, Hyattsville, Maryland

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To the Sawyer, Cabarras, and Riddick families Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on like a legacy of love, that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you peace. My sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time.

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I so loved you Aunt Marian (Cousin Marian) I really will miss you. When we had our Family meetings, you and Annie Mae Dennis were my Favorite supporters.You kept me inspired.Rest in Peace. To my cousins. I know you all are feeling this great loss in your Family. May the peace that passes all understanding comfort you. Love Cousin Glynis.

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?My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Ms. Marian. She was a sweet lady and is sorely missed." L, Chesapeake, Virginiaamont Simmons

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"My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Ms. Marian. She was a sweet lady and is sorely missed."

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MAY God Bless you MS. BULLOCK! Mr. Cliff we will continue ro keep you and the family lifted in prayer. Love, Michael and Jody Little

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Dearest Marian was loved by my family in so many ways. She, my mom and I always had laughs and shared our love for one another with always support of one another. My husband loved her dearly and she was our honey. Marian has given so much to the African American community with her treasured gift of helping others. We shall miss her. Love, Sylvia and William Butler

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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