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Ms. Maria “Pud” Jamison

06/22/1969 - 07/14/2023

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Obituary For Ms. Maria “Pud” Jamison

Mrs. Maria “Pud” Jamison went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Charlottesville, VA.

Maria was born on June 22, 1969, in Montgomery WV, to the late James and Mary Evans.

Maria, affectionately known by many as “Pud”, was a fun, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Maria spent her early years growing up in Page, WV. It was during this time that she participated in Oak Hill track and cheerleading, two sports that she loved. Her family would eventually move to Baltimore, MD where she would finish school.

Maria had a gift for serving others and was known for her fun and loving personality.

Maria, after graduating from Woodlawn High School in Baltimore, MD, went to serve her country in the United States Army. After serving in the military, she moved back to WV, where she became a License Practical Nurse for almost 30 years and served as a travel nurse where her warm, welcoming personality was known to many coworkers who soon became friends and family. For enjoyment, she could be found playing bingo with the family. Knowing her meant knowing you would experience love and laughter. She loved God and loved her family.

Maria, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her nephew and niece, James Evans and Ashley Hicks; grandparents, Willie and Lilly Hoston, and James and Elsie Browder.

Maria leaves to cherish her memories her children, Cherish (John) Lewis, Radiance (Douglas) Staunton, Kendell (Autumn) Jamison, PFC Christopher Evans, and Timothy Goard, Jr.; grandchildren, Zariyah Staunton, Aniyah Staunton, and John Lewis IV; brother, Stephen (Angie) Nicholas of York, SC; sisters, Mary (Lil Mary) Evans of Catonsville, MD, Elissa Hoston of Baltimore, MD, and Carmen (Kevin) Evans of Beckley, WV; aunts, Elizabeth Goard of Catonsville, MD, Drema Browder and Lillian (Tyrone) Martin, both of Oak Hill, WV; nieces and nephews, Sydni Darden, Kevin Edmonds, Jr., Camren Edmonds, Brianna Hoston, Ryan Hoston, and SGT Johnathan (Nakiva) Hoston; special cousins, Kimberly, Tiffney, and Lori; boyfriend: Tim Smith; friend and ex-husband, Van Jamison and a host of other friends and family.

As per her request, she has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Family directed Celebration of Life Party will be 1:00PM - 4:00PM Monday, July 24, 2023 at Stephens Lake Pavilion 1400 Lake Stephens Rd. Beckley

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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10/03/2023

Timothy W Goard Jr.

To my mother in heaven, thank you for always loving me and guiding me. Even though you are no longer here with me I can still feel your love guiding me. You are always in my heart. I love you and miss you dearly. Timothy W. Goard Jr.
10/03/2023

Timothy Goard Jr.

I love you mommy Rest In Peace and keep watching over us. You are my Angel now. ❤️😘
07/24/2023

Lynch family

Sending our condolences to the whole family. May God give you peace that passes all understanding. Take the Lord with you every where you go. Love you ❤️❤️❤️ The Lynch family, NC
07/23/2023

Sheila Morris

My condolences and prayers to the family. Rest In peace Maria. Love you cousin.
07/21/2023

Myssi Powers

Maria, you are the definition of "best friend". My life will go on, but there will always be an empty spot in my heart. I question how I can go on without you- but I have to. I will honor you and cherish our memories. I love you more.
07/20/2023

Teneisha Curry

Love and prayers to her children and family
07/20/2023

Ashley B

"Knowing her meant knowing you would experience love and laughter." Isn't that the truth! I was so devastated to hear about the passing of Maria. She was so gracious and lovely. My heart goes out to her family during this very difficult time.
07/20/2023

Aunt Star

I can remember our cookout at my house in Harlem Heights and you ate a couple hamburgers. You said you had never had a hamburger that tasted that good before I actually wish that I could have made that happen again but life got in the way we didn't get a chance. I'll never forget you And I love you. Aunt Star.
07/19/2023

Mark Hairston

I thought of you today, but that's nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and the day before that too. I thought of you in silence and spoke to you to. All I have are my memories and a picture in a frame. My memories are a keepsake that I will never part. God has you in his arms. I have you in my heart. Love you, Uncle Mark
07/17/2023

Curtis

Maria...You were a great nurse, and better friend. You will be sorely missed. Dance With Jesus. I'll see you again I'm sure. Prayers for ALL who knew and loved her, especially her children and grandchildren.
07/16/2023

Kayla Mace

Maria was such a beautiful woman inside and out. She touched so many lives. I'm really going to miss you my friend. Rest in peace.