Mary Catherine Atkins
November 21, 1942 - September 08, 2016
Obituary
Mrs. Mary (Kay) Catherine Atkins, born November 21, 1942 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home in Aberdeen on September 8, 2016.
She was the daughter of the late Paul Edward Avington and Anna Rebecca Avington. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by an infant daughter Annie.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years Marvin Ray Atkins of Aberdeen, Daughter Lisa Kay Atkins of Bel Air, Son Christopher Paul Atkins and wife Beth of Bel Air, Granddaughter Nicole Smith and her daughter Hanna Street of Bel Air, and granddaughter Chailey Catherine Atkins of Bel Air. She is also survived by Sisters Millie A. Kozar and her husband John of Arlington, Virginia, Martha R. Pickens and husband Steve of Weston , West Virginia, Brother Paul E. Avington Jr, and wife Nancy of Weston, West Virginia plus and 5 nieces and 5 nephews and her very best friend Christina Scott and her husband David of Bel Air, Maryland.
She was a devoted Catholic and was a long time member of the Saint Joan of Arc Church Bereavement committee in Aberdeen.
Kay enjoyed traveling and was lucky to do so with her husband while in the army and during a second career after military retirement. Her favorite spots to travel were Petra Jordan and a cruise down the Nile in Egypt. She was a gourmet cook and her greatest passion in life was creating wonderful dishes for family and friends. She will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00 am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.tarringcargo.com.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Visitation:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Service
Tue Sep 13, 2016 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Diane Graham
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I will miss Aunt Kay greatly, she always enjoyed listening to my stories and making me laugh. She was so kind hearted and would do anything to help you if you needed it. She was an angel on earth and now she is a angel in heaven. Aunt Kay will be missed very much.
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Helen E. Dawson-Leach
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I will miss you so much, my friend! Love, hugs and prayers to all your family!
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Vicky Stout
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Dear friend Lisa and I will miss you, you were a dedicated church member and served very well on the bereavement committee.A great many people will miss you. I value your friendship. Love, Vicky and Lisa Stout
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William Boyd
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Kay,
I will never forget the time you invited me into your home as Marvin was doing some renovation in the basement. It was an area you were particularly fond of; describing how the washer and dryer was in place, the computer/entertainment arrangement and you called it your "command center."
And, I know that you will continue to be at the helm of the "command center" watching over Marvin and family through this difficult time they must endure. Let them know you are at peace now and occasionally nudge them in the right direction when needed, so that they too may live in harmony and remember your grace.
William
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Roger Green
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I met Kay when she and Marv flew into Bahrain to visit our site. She and Linda O. wanted to do a photo-shoot together reading the Catholic Review in front of the Grand Mosque. They wanted to send the picture into CR to see if it would be printed. Everyone on-site told them it was a bad idea and they were going to get in trouble. As it turned out, the picture was a hit and printed in a subsequent issue. Kay, I only met you a few times but was well aware of your caring and audacity. Peace be with you and respects to Marv and your family.
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D Chambers
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I am sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May the "God of all comfort" embrace you and bring to your minds joyful memories. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4- All the best wishes for your family at this difficult time.