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Obituary For Mary Lue Rivers
Mother Mary L. Rivers was born June 13, 1936 in Dothan, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, one sister, one brother, and her husband Elder R.T. Rivers. She answered the calling of her name to come on up Glory on Thursday March 13, 2025.
She leaves to cherish her memories, seven children: 5 sons, Charlie (Linda), Floyd (Marie), Billy (Minnie), Ricky and Ted (Shawnee); 2 daughters, Betty, and Claudia (TC); grandchildren and great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Shirley, Clara, and Robin; 1 brother, John (Carletha); God sister, Margarite Stewart.
She served as Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church school teacher, President of the Senior Women, Member of Choir #1, and Advisor of the Youth Department.
She was a virtuous woman, a leader, a first lady that displayed her God given Leadership and positive influence on her family and community: SaraMana President of Ministry Wives, Union #2 President of the Senior Women, District of South Florida Association President of Matrons, President of the Senior Women Department, President of Ministry Wives, State Convention-President of Ministry Wives.
Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Light of the World Church. Services will be held 11:00am on Saturday April 5, 2025 at Light of the World Church. Burial will be held Tuesday at Sarasota National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
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Add A CondolenceMy most sincere condolences to Betty and family. Mo. Rivers was a beautiful lady inside and out . Knowledgeable in the the word of God always willing to share that word . She will be greatly missed
With deepest sympathy, may the lord bless the family and friends of mother rivers, with his peace st. john 14chpt. I miss the koinonia we had years ago, when we would meet every second and third Sunday, for the ushers and chiors union. yet I know we will be singing together again over ' yonder '.
My deepest condolences and prayers to the families. May God continue comfort and keep you all.
My condolences to the entire family 😇🙏🙏
Prayers and condolences going out to the entire Rivers family. Sister Rivers was a true woman of God.To the family may the Lord strengthen each of you doing this difficult time and days to come.🙏🙏
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