Ms. Mary Virginia Boone

December 19, 1955 - December 23, 2020

Ms. Mary Virginia Boone, 65 yrs. old, of El Dorado, AR, passed Wednesday, December 23rd, at her home. Mary was born December 19, 1955 in the Mt. Willie Community, to the late Robert E. and Earnestine Cooksey Boone. She was the 4th child of seven siblings. She graduated from Parkers Chapel High School in 1976. She furthered her education at South Ark. University, and received an Associates degree of Art in 1981. She also received a degree in Religious Studies from Rema University in Tulsa, OK. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Willie Baptist Church. Later in life, she united with Morning Star Baptist Church, St. John Baptist, and currently, Mt. Calvery Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. John Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Dorris Williams, 2 nephews, Quenten A. Nelson and Kevin Williams, maternal grandparents, Jesse and Mary L. Cooksey, paternal grandparents, Sye and Lizzie Rogers Boone. She leaves to forever cherish her memories with: (3) Brothers, Robert R. (Sandra) Boone of Parkers Chapel, Master Sgt. Lawrence Ed Boone of Vidalia, LA, and Alfred F. (Elizabeth) Boone; 2 Sisters, Robbie Boone, and Rose Mary Boone Reynolds both of Mt. Willie Community; a Special Friend, Shelia Davis; one Aunt, Jessica Boone of El Dorado, AR, 4 nephews, 6 nieces, 4 great nephews, 6 great nieces, and a host of cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held Monday, January 4th, 2021, at Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado, AR at 11:00 a.m., under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Rev. John Elliott officiating/eulogist. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required To Wear A Mask While Attending The Services”. This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.