Mary Ann Mason Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Mary Ann Mason

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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Raymond Harris sent Beautiful Dreams for Mary Ann Mason - November 23, 2024

From the Kingdom Equipped Ministries (KEM) Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement.

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Heartfelt condolences to the Family. Katie Rowland Ricketts WSSU Classmate

Sending prayers and condolences during this difficult time. I remember Ms. Mason at Clark Springs. She was a strong woman with class and integrity. She will be truly missed.🙏🌹 Elton and Balinda Hollowell

Lord knows my heart goes out to you cousin Renada, Bob, Morgan, and Mason. Aunt Mary will definitely be missed. She was a woman of strong dignity who loved her family very much. I will sadly miss her texts/calls telling me she was on her way Georgia and I better not let her down. I'm glad we got the opportunities to see each other more since I grew up and was looking forward to seeing you this season. But you are in the hands of the Lord now and you rest on auntie. We ❤️ you! Until we meet again! Love nephew Antuane "Beave" Mason and family

My friend my sister oh how I going to miss you Renada and family Bishop June and church family my prayers and condolences. This was my childhood friend gone but not forgotten

My deepest condolences, Mary will be truly missed. I remember her positive attitude at Clark Springs Elementary School. She was a great Soror and friend. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. With love and support, Carol Motley and Wesley Motley

To Bishop James C. Richardson and church family of Mt. Siani Apostolic Church, I extend heart-felt condolences to you all. I pray God's strength and peace of comfort to you all now and the days ahead. Ms. Mary Ann Mason, I know, is a pillar and sophisticated lady of God who will be missed by many. Her smile lights up a room that signifies the light of Christ who she carried inside her. Thoughts and prayers are with you all, Dr. Ophelia Griggs, Ministry Grace Moment of Truth, LLC.

Lady of Grace and Elegance just like her mother Sis. Margaret Richardson. I grew up at Mt. Sinai with Mrs. Mason until she moved on to get an education and got married and relocated to Richmond.
Such a classy prim and proper lady.
Gale Clarke

Our hearts are deeply saddening from the passing of Sister Mary Ann Mason. Our prayers go out to Bishop Richardson, The Family, and Church Members.
Bro Taylor and Sister Josephine Schofield!

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Mamma Mary Mason. She was a beautiful and loving lady that God blessed us with.
She will be missed and remembered forever and our prayers is that Renada and family is strengthened by God through this tough time.
Our prayers are with the family now and for many days to come.
Willie and Gina Davis McDonough, Ga

It is with a heavy heart I share these words. Sis. Mason, Aunt Mary Ann, has been a beacon in my family's life my entire life. Very sweet and kind. A true representative of the Kingdom. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. She lives on in our hearts. Our condolences to the Richardson, Mason, Ogryzek, Millner and ACCG church families. With Love, Pastor Mandell & Lady Denisa Motley

Sister Mason was a wonderful, phenomenal, classy lady. She loved God and she had a special love for young people and their education. She created many resources to help them pursue their dreams. Rest well Sister Mason; you will be greatly missed! It is with tears that I submit this tribute. You are a jewel 💎 Lovingly submitted: Kevin Petty

Sister Mason was a wonderful, phenomenal, classy lady. She loved God and she had a special love for young people and their education. She created many resources to help them pursue their dreams. Rest well Sister Mason; you will be greatly missed! It is with tears that I submit this tribute. You are a jewel 💎

Great woman of God we will miss you also love your smile and your love that you shared towards people Dr. Sylvester Durham

I'm still processing the loss of Sister Mary Ann Mason this amazing person whom I loved and admired. I loved everything about her. There are too many memories that she and I shared just to share one. I will always remember her and try to emulate some of the things she did. I love you and will miss her immensely

Our deepest sympathy to the Mason and Richardson family.James we have you in our prayers. Mary was a very classy lady just like your mother and she will be missed. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

The church has lost an amazing woman of God. I have known her for more than 65 years. My parents (Bishop M.L. Jones and missionary Birdie Jones) were members in her father's church organization (ACCG). I remember at her 80th birthday celebration last year that she did not ask for gifts for herself. She instead requested that financial gifts be given to the education department. She was a beautiful person. We are praying for her family She will be missed.
Sincerely, Sandy and Naomi Schofield.

I will miss you my friend! You were gorgeous, gracious, loving and understanding. All the attributes of a true friend and a awesome woman of God! I thank God for allowing us to meet. Sending prayers and sympathy to your family and friends.

I'm still processing the loss of this amazing person whom I loved and admired. I loved everything about her. There are too many memories that she and I shared just to share one. I will always remember her and try to emulate some of the things she did. I love you and will miss her immensely

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