MARY VIRGINIA LUSBY, age 91, died peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Virginia. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Richard Lusby Jr. Mary is survived by her two daughters, Bonnie Lusby and Karen (Mark) Watjen; three grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer)Watjen Jr., Christopher Watjen, and Bethany Watjen; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Angel, and Jaxson, three sisters, Betty Farr, Peggy (Lee) Conley, and Nancy Farr, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10:00am-12:00pm on Monday, July 24,2017 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home 4143 Dale Boulevard Dale City, VA 22193, funeral service to follow at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer foundation Internment is private.
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