Mary L. Tolson

Mary L. Tolson, 86, formerly of Frisco, NC, and Norfolk, VA, passed away January 13, 2012 at Colony Ridge Nursing Home, Nags Head, NC.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse B. Tolson of Frisco, NC and first husband Fred R. Reid, Sr. She is survived by children Fred R. Reid, Jr., Phyllis Peele,  Mary M. Midgett  and Lisa R.  Tolson; six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Western Union, Wilmark Services and Wyeth Laboratories were her employers.  Mary was a passionate gardener and was originally from New Orleans, La. A family celebration of her life was held in Chesapeake Va.  She will be greatly missed.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with local arrangements. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the on-line register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com.