Mary V. Bias
Mary V. Bias, age 69, of 1115 North 5th, died on Friday, July 11, 2014 in Sycamore Healthcare Centre. She was born on June 7, 1945 in Quincy, IL the daughter of James Edward & Mildred E. (Holly) Bias. Mary was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Bethel AME Church in Quincy.
She is survived by:
ONE SON: Wendell Bias, Sr. and special friend Nicole Lewis of Quincy
FIVE GRANDCHILDREN: Wendell Bias, Jr., Abigail Bias, Kaiya Ahern, Tierra Bias and Arianna Bias.
THREE BROTHERS: Otis Bias and his wife Heidi, James “Duke” Bias, and Bruce Bias and his special friend Brenda.
THREE SISTERS: Laura Abbey and her husband Rich, Bonnie Mae Orange, and Darlene Sue Bias.
ONE SISTER-IN-LAW, Judy (Bias) Matthews
THREE NIECES: Lauravetta Bassett, Richelle Bias and Shameka Bias
NINE NEPHEWS: Jamie Bias, Otis Bias, Christian Bias, Brucie Bias, Tyfus Bias, Willie Rhodes, Lewis Bassett and his wife Mona, Richie Bias and his wife Heather, and Antwyon Bias and his wife Lynn.
Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Vernon “Skeet” Bias, a brother in law: Wilbert Orange, sisters in law: Terri Rhodes Bias & Debbie Bias and a niece Latasha Bias.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 1:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Dr. Rev. Orville B. Jones, Jr. is officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 12:00 noon until the time of services at 1:30 in the funeral home. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.
My sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Mary Bias. May it comfort you in this time to know that our creator promises at Isaiah 57:15 that he will “revive the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of those being crushed.” And may you continue to receive the needed comfort from your family and friends at this time.
Mary was a great lady, and always had a kind heart she spoke to me every time we ran into each other. So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace my friend Mary Bias.
We want to know how deeply we are to hear of the passing of your mom Wendell. You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Gloria and Jerolene