Mary Marie Wright Gaines, 92, died Monday, September 8, 2020, in the Brian Center Nursing Home at Low Moor.
Mrs. Gaines was born September 12, 1927, in Alleghany County a Daughter of the late Samuel Wright and Zetta Wright Hubbard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first Husband, Joseph Persinger, her second Husband, William “Doc” Gaines,a infant child, a son Larry Persinger a step-son, Larry Gaines, a grandson, DeWayne Myers, a step-granddaughter, Angie Gaines, three brothers, Leonard “Fox” Wright, Lewis Wright and Davis Wright, and two sisters, Virginia Bowen and Evelyn Meadows.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she was a very loving mother and grandmother.
Surviving are two Daughters, Christine Cole and Joe Baker and Phyllis Sizemore, all of Covington; three Step-sons, Jackie Gaines, Bobby and Darlene Gaines and Gene and Linda Gaines, all of Covington; one Sister, Lula Mae Bowen, of Covington; a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Friday, September 11,2020, at 4:30 PM at the graveside in Lone Star Cemetery with Rev. Dan Gillette officiating.
The family suggests that donations in Marie’s name be made to the Alleghany Humane Society; P..O. Box 60; Low Moor, VA 24457.
Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
