Mary Louise Younger

Mary Louise Wilcox Younger was born on February 19, 1948, in Sanford, NC to the late Valmore Sr. & Frances Elizabeth Wilcox. She departed this life on October 11, 2026, at her daughter's home.

Mary moved from North Carolina to Richmond, Va where she attended Richmond Public Schools. After completing her education, she met & later married the love of her life James A. Younger Sr. Their union was blessed with 4 lovely daughters and countless memories.

Mary would later began her career as a Richmond Public Schools Bus Operator. She deeply enjoyed her career working with students from all walks of life. She remained in this career for over 30 plus years before retiring in 2013.

Mary enjoyed cooking and was known for making the best tea, lemonade, homemade icebergs and sweet potato pudding. She also enjoyed going to yard sales, bringing plants back to life and spending time with family. She was affectionately known as the "favorite auntie" by her nieces & nephews. Mary was truly a sweet & loving woman with a heart of gold.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband James A.Younger Sr. Her siblings Valmore Wilcox Jr., Thelma Davis, Geraldine Hill, Jeanette Colbert, Andrew Wilcox, Jerry (Wayne) Wilcox, Barbara Davis, Lester Stewart and Robert Stewart. Brother-In-Law Dwaine Davis ; and her friends Nellie Massenburg, Bessie Neal, Ann Thomas & Trina Young.

Mary leaves to cherish her loving memories, devoted daughters Sharlette F. Pryor, Janet A. Dodson (Orlando), Rashell Younger and Jarena Younger; and her bonus daughter, Danyell Hamilton. She also leaves her grandchildren Dominique Pryor (Sabrina), La'Ron Pryor , Sharnesha Pryor, LaVita Peters (Kiara), J'Toine Fraierson (her devoted grandchild) and Tionne Fraierson; her great grandchildren Kylah Pryor, Sanaa Pryor, Leah Pryor, Karter Pryor & Skye Peters.

Mary leaves her sisters, Irene Lee (James) and Rosa Lewis; a host of nieces, nephews & close relatives; her friends Irvin Banks, Rose Dugger & Iris Galloway; and her godsons Michael Hawkins and Brett Pringle, along with many others who will forever cherish her memory.

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