Mary Rose Lluy

LLUY MARY ROSE O'SULLIVAN LLUY A longtime resident of Annandale, VA passed away peacefully at her residence on July 19, 2011. Born in London on July 26, 1924, she was equally proud of her Irish heritage and family roots in the Ring of Kerry. Mary was a loving, optimistic and generous woman who captured the room with her personality and charm. She was most known for being a cultured and refined lady who traveled extensively and graciously hosted social events in her home. Mary's joy of life was contagious and inspirational. As a teenager during WWII, Mary lived in London and endured the bombings and war rations while working at the British Defense Ministry. During that time, she met and married her loving husband, Col Jorge J. Lluy, who preceded her in death in 1993 after 46 years of marriage. Much of her early-married life was spent abroad living in Bolivia, Panama, and the Dominican Republic where she served in various volunteer organizations, collected her many unique belongings, and honed her entertaining skill. In 1975, she settled in the Annandale area where she raised her children, continued to travel the world, sponsored exchange students and enjoyed the performing arts and fine dining. She was a prominent member of the neighborhood civic association and Garden Club. She was immensely proud of her children and relished in the accomplishments of her grandchildren. Young at heart and full of life until the end, she is survived by her son, Paul and wife, Jacquelin; her daughter, Margaret; her beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Morgan and Jack; her brother, Bernard; and many relatives and friends. The family will receive guests on Friday, July 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield. A celebration of Mary's life will be held on July 30 at Saint Matthews United Methodist Church in Annandale at 3 p.m. A private burial at Arlington Cemetery will follow at a later date. Her family would like to thank all her wonderful friends and neighbors for their support and love.