Mary Johnson Canipe, 75, of Suffolk, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2009. A native of Spear, NC she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Jessie Scott Johnson. She was also predeceased by her sister Myra Christie. Mary was a receptionist for 12 years with the late Dr. Joseph C. Draper. She was a Christian and member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, the Ruth Bible class, H.A.C. and Mary Lee Powell Circle. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Chapter #27 in Spruce Pine, N.C.


Mary loved spending time with her family, visiting the Outer Banks, gardening and home decorating. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Burns M. Canipe; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen C. and Larry W. Soblotne of Siler City, NC, Denise C. and David Temple of Kitty Hawk, NC; grandchildren, Tyler and Kristen Temple of Kitty Hawk, NC, Scott Wiggins and wife Heather; great grandchild, Gavin Wiggins all of Suffolk, VA; sister, Maphry Killinger of Charlotte, NC; numerous nieces and nephews.


A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Rev. Jim George and Rev. Douglas Gibson officiating. Burial will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Cemetery. Friends may join the family Monday night from 7-8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA and other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund at 1637 Holland Rd., Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.