Mary Z. Chaney

MARY ZALERY CHANEY (better known as Zalery) was born to the union of the late Charlie James Edmunds and Bettie Maude Goode-Edmunds in Halifax, Virginia. Zalery was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Chaney; son, Clifton Chaney (Bobby); and a daughter Dorothy Chaney-Church (Cliff). In addition to her parents; two brothers Ruben Edmunds and Dudley Edmunds. On Thursday, January 7, 2021, God called Zalery to her Heavenly Home. She was not able to stand or walk by herself here on earth but now she can walk around Heaven all day. Zalery attended White Oak Elementary School in Sutherlin, Virginia and Halifax Training School in Halifax, Virginia. She was a member of the 4H-Club in Halifax County. Upon graduating high school she attended St. Paul College in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Zalery accepted Christ as her saviour at an early age at which time joined the White Oak Grove Baptist Church in Sutherlin, Virginia, As a member she sang on the choir and joined the missionary and usher board. In 1946 Zalery was married to Robert E. Chaney and soon after moved to and settled in Baltimore, Maryland. To this union three children were born Bobby, Darlene and Dorothy. In 1948, Zalery joined the Cornerstone Baptist Church, where her husband was already a member. She remained a faithful member for over seventy years. She was a Sunday School teacher and served on the deaconess and missionary boards for many years. As the years passed Zalery was certified in the the medical field. She worked at the Jewish Convalescent Home, in Baltimore, Maryland as a nurses assistant for over twenty years. Zalery was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to bring family and friends together especially on New Year’s Day, Zalery loved to cook, bake, eat, dress and sew and those who knew her know she did them well. Zalery loved her family and friends, know matter what time you knocked on her door you were guaranteed a meal and a place to sleep. Zalery accompanied by her husband ensured their children were spiritually grounded through prayer, attending church and reading the bible. She stressed the importance of family ties through regular visits and telephone calls. Zalery leaves to cherish her memory: a daughter, Darlene Chaney-Smith (Henderson); three grandchildren, Moaney Chaney, Thomas Chaney (Crystal) and Darrell Wise (fiancee Tylesha); seven great-grandchildren, Dwayne Kee Jr., Keona Freeman, Keondre Boykin, Breyon Chaney, Justyn Chaney, Kingston Baker and Maci Williams; four great-great-grandchilden, Dwanyn Kee III, Noami Kee, Ka’Dence Boykin and Ka’Miyah Boykin all of Baltimore, Maryland; three sisters, Priscilla Edmunds of Mount Vernon, New York; Marilyn Davis and Maude Glaze of Sutherlin, Virginia; a brother, Charlie G. Edmunds (Elaine) of St Matthews, South Carolina; a long life-time friend for over seventy years, Thelma L. Wharton and a god-daughter Erica Ames both of Baltimore, Maryland; a host of nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends and her New Cornerstone Baptist Church Family.

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Mary Z. Chaney

May 18, 1925 - January 7, 2021