Mary Walker Corbin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Celebrating the Life of Mary Walker Corbin “I’m Still Here” We celebrate the life of Mary Jane Walker who came into the world on April 24, 1945, the only child of William and Hilda Story Walker. Mary Jane hails from the Jackson Ward community of Richmond, Virginia and has been preceded in death by both her parents. Mary Jane received her formal education in the Richmond Public School System being a proud graduate of Maggie Walker High School, the Mighty Green Dragons. She furthered her education at Virginia Union University for her undergraduate degree and Virginia Commonwealth University for her graduate degree. While at Virginia Union, she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. through the Nu Chapter and continued to follow her passion for community service through the Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter. She married her life partner of 56 years, Marshall Corbin. Their union was blessed with two children, Marshall and Marlene. Mary Jane accepted Christ at an early age and began her Christian walk as a part of Hood Temple AME Zion Church. She later united with Mount Olive Baptist Church, Glen Allen, having been a member for more than forty years. While at Mount Olive she served in multiple capacities as a trustee, choir member, usher, and church financial secretary. Mary Jane was employed by and retired from the Richmond Public School system having served as an educator for over 31 years. The majority of her career was spent at Thompson Middle School where her cohorts/cluster can attest to her energy and passion for her students. After retirement she volunteered at Children’s Hospital for multiple years having been recognized as one of their outstanding volunteers. Mary Jane leaves to cherish the memories: husband, Marshall Corbin; son, Marshall F. Corbin, IV; daughter, Marlene F. Corbin; three granddaughters, Monae Coley, Marjanae Coley, and TaShayla Royster; cousins, Charles Story (Cynthia) and Rhonda Brandon (Kevin); mother-in-law, Margaret Corbin; a host of nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, other relatives and friends. She will remain forever in our hearts and would want us all to always remember “and this too shall pass.”

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Mary Walker Corbin

April 24, 1945 - June 4, 2021