Mary Anne Pickett Wilbourne, 84, of Cary NC, formerly of Richmond VA, passed away on September 13, 2018. Mary Anne was born in Jackson, MS and moved to Roanoke, VA as a child. In Roanoke, she established lifelong friends (the “DDT's”) and graduated at the top of her class from Jefferson High School. Upon graduating from the College of William and Mary with a degree in English, she married the love of her life, Charlie. They made their home in Roanoke and Richmond, had 4 children, and were happily married for 55 years. When her children were teenagers she began a 25 year career in administrative support at the University of Richmond and retired after serving with distinction in several academic departments. Mary Anne possessed a keen intellect and a first class temperament. She was always a wise and loving presence in our lives. We will hold our “Muzz” in our hearts and miss her forever. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Charles Preston Wilbourne. She is survived by a large and loving family: three sons, Kirk and his wife Lisa, of Cary, NC, Stuart and his wife Cindy of Farmville, VA, David and his wife Waleska, of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Anne of Cary, NC; grandchildren, Meredith, Ashley, Leigh, Rachel, Emily, Noah, and Samuel; great grandchildren, Ellie, Claire, Margaret, and Beckett. In her final years, she was well cared for by the staffs of Preston Pointe Retirement Community, Comfort Keepers, and Transitions Hospice for which the family is very thankful. A private memorial service and inurnment will be held at the Cannon Memorial Chapel columbarium on the campus of the University of Richmond where Mary Anne will rest with Charlie forever. Condolences may be offered at www.brownwynnecary.com
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