Mary Williams passed away peacefully, at home, at the age of 97, on June 25, 2019. She and her husband had lived in Northern Virginia since 1952, when James, an Air Force veteran, was stationed at Fort Meyer, VA. They moved from North Springfield to Lakeridge in 1971.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, James Williams, in 1996. She was the oldest of five, and predeceased by all four siblings: Rose, Carmen, Nancy and Janet. Born prematurely at seven months, weighing a little over three pounds, Mary was a survivor from the start, and never changed. Her four children, Kathy (Jerry), Sandy, Scott (Marci), and Cynthia (Lowell), gave her 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Emily Cook Shell, age 94, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home in Manassas, Virginia.

Mrs. Shell was born on April 29, 1925 in York, South Carolina to the late Robert Peter and Mary Julia (Culler) Cook.

Joseph Merritt Revard, age 83, passed away on June 28, 2019 at his home in Edinburg, Virginia.

He was born on February 26, 1936 in Paris, Virginia. After 24 years of service, he retired as a Battalion Chief of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. He enjoyed relaxing at his cabin; being outdoors, fishing, farming and spending time with his grandkids and family.