Mary Atterberry Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Atterberry was born September 21st 1928 to Esau Robinson and Carrie Hall in Mississippi. She was the second oldest of 4 children. Mary Atterberry moved to Arkansas and started her life there before moving to Chicago. She was a home maker. Mary married Early Atterberry Sr. on August 28th 1952 and to this union four children were born. Rose Mary, Darlene, Curtis and Laverne. Mary Atterberry was a faithful member of Wards Chapel MB Church of God; she was on the mother’s board and a member of Sunday school until her health began to fail. She loved to cook and have large family gatherings, anytime she was needed she was always there. She was best known for her good old hot water cornbread and she loved collecting extravagant dolls. Before Mary went into the hospital, she enjoyed eating her favorites deserts chocolate ice cream and cake. Mary Atterberry made her transition on Monday November 30th, 2020 at 11:52 PM. Her parents, siblings Charles, Eddie, and Savanna; three sons Robert, Jack, and Earl; and two daughters Etherine and Bobbi; and her husband Early Atterberry all preceded her in death. Mary leaves to cherish her memory, eight children Roylee Atterberry, Lewis Jones (Edith), Emma Jean Crisp, Rosemary Smith, Darlene Atterberry, Curtis Atterberry (Lisa), and Laverne Atterberry); two daughters in law Syliva Atterberry and Jane Jones; one son in law Steve Davis; one sister in law Maylee Atterberry, two God daughters Azora and Cynthia Hinton; 48 grandchildren, 100 great grandchildren, 58 great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Mary Atterberry

September 21, 1928 - November 29, 2020