She was preceded in death by her husband Felton Eatmon; brothers – Jack Baysden, James Baysden, Jimmie Baysden; and sisters – Gladys Matthews, Dorothy Shaw, Syble Kinsey, Adeleine Humphrey, Vick Cox.
Marie is survived by her two daughters – Rose Lay (Russell Lay) and Felicia White (Jerry White); Grandson Justin White (Sarah White); Granddaughter Alana White; Great Granddaughter to be named upon her arrival; and many nieces, nephews including grands and great-grands.
She was a cosmetologist prior to giving birth to her first daughter after which she became a full-time homemaker. Marie was an accomplished seamstress and beautician to her daughters as well as a wonderful cook. Her life was devoted to her family and God and she loved her church, James River Baptist. She was happiest when sharing her Lord’s plan of Salvation and spending time with her family especially her beloved grandchildren. Marie was overjoyed to learn of the coming arrival of her first great-granddaughter in May. She was a great friend to everyone she knew. She was loved by many and she loved them all right back.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia beginning at 11:30am. The service will follow at 12:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marie's memory to either FISH Inc. of Williamsburg, 312 Waller Mill Rd, Ste. 800, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 or Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Fl 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601-7633. Online condolences may be shared at www.nelsenwilliamsburg.com.
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