Obituary of Mary Randolph

Mary Lee Randolph April 20, 1951 - December 8, 2012 Mary Lee Hoskins was born in Trenton on April 20, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Loren Hoskins and the late Augustina "Ann" Pospech. She married Charles Randolph on November 23, 1974 in Monroe. For many years she worked as a cashier. She spent more than ten years employed at Buddy's Mini Mart in Petersburg. She later worked eleven years at the Meijer Store in Monroe until a medical retirement in 2008. Working as a cashier suited her personality well. She was a loving person with a warm smile, a people person she easily made friends with others. Mary liked to share her personal life story with people off the street. She was generous and helpful, always willing to give the shirt off her back. Mary's story telling was entertaining and her family joked it was like watching the "Golden Girls". She was dependable. She enjoyed Spending time with her family, but when she wasn't able to she would love to be on Facebook keeping in touch. Mary was a member of Raisinville Baptist Church. Mary Lee Randolph age 61 of Carleton passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. The passing of her father in April of 1978 and her mother in October of 2004 preceded her. To cherish her memory she leaves a husband of thirty-eight years: Charles of Carleton; two children: James (Laura)Randolph of Petersburg and Carla Hoskins of Monroe; two sisters: Doris (Linwood) Millard of Carleton and Josephine (Gary) Hankin of Salome, Arizona; one brother: Joseph (Julie) Hoskins of Carleton; four grandchildren: James P. Randolph Jr., Wesley C. Randolph, Damian M. Randolph, and Mary N. Lieto; several nieces and nephews: Wicki (Roger) Vanderbush, David Clevenger, Dr. and Heather Chavez, Leeann (luis) Velez, Michael (Staci) Hoskins, Michelle (Richie) Guthrie, Matthew Hoskins, Robert (Sharon) Millard, Cindy Millard; and a great niece and God daughter: Serina Vanderbush; and great nephew: Spike Vanderbush. Friends may gather from 11:00am until a memorial service celebrating her life at 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Raisinville Baptist Church. A dinner will follow at 1:00pm. Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185 was entrusted with her arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Randolph Family to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made by visiting www.merklefs.com; the Online Tributes page.