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Picture of the day - January 1, 2006

Mrs. Marie McVey

Mrs. Marie McVey

For decades, you would always find her sitting in her usual spot in the sanctuary of Widener Valley, Virginia's Pleasant View Baptist Church: on the left-hand side near the front. You never had to wonder if she would be there, it was a given. Rare indeed were the times when Mrs. Marie McVey didn't come to church - it was what the Lord expected and she strived every day to do just exactly what He expected of her.

Except for her children, virtually everyone who knew her simply called her "Marie" - even the youngsters in the church. At some point during almost every service, someone would say "Marie, would you lead us in prayer?". And every time they did, her only response would be to humbly bow her head and offer one of the most sincere and eloquent prayers I ever heard anyone recite.

Marie loved her God, her family and Pleasant View Baptist Church with all of her heart, and she was never ashamed to let everyone she came into contact with know about it. If someone were to ask me to describe Marie McVey in one simple phrase, "good and faithful servant" would do nicely. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and a friend you could always count on...but above all, she was a child of God.

But there was a lot more to this amazing woman's life than just coming to church, leading prayer when called upon, and taking care of her family - to say she was multi-talented would be an understatement!

A member of the musical Cook family, she sang tenor in the church choir, played the piano, and led the "young people" as they sang a hymn or two before every service. She simply loved music. It didn't matter to Marie whether she was singing, playing the piano, or simply listening to someone else sing or play - if it was music and it pleased the Lord, she loved it.

Marie was also an accomplished seamstress who made suits, dresses and other types of clothing from scratch for many of the people she knew. I remember how my mom would go to the fabric shop, pick out some material that caught her fancy, then take it to Marie...who would take our measurements and then call mom back a few days later letting her know that our new clothes were ready. And they always fit perfectly and looked great - every single time!

Every community and every generation has a handful of people who make an impact on those around them, and Widener Valley and Pleasant View Baptist Church have certainly had their share - and Marie McVey was one of them. Her mere presence could light up a room and bring it to life...and her love, patience and understanding helped heal many wounds over her long and fruitful life.

In 1991, God decided it was time to call her into His presence. She had finished the course and kept the faith and helped countless others do the same - this good and faithful servant went home to walk with Jesus, and she is no doubt singing his praises at this very moment.
 

In memory of Mrs. Ella Marie Cook McVey.
1906 - 1991


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