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Mary Evangeline Chase Outterbridge affectionately known as "Billy" transitioned from earthly labor to her heavenly reward on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 12 noon on a sunny day. She leaves a legacy of love and dedication to her family, her church, and her community. "Billy” was the younger of two children born to Reverend Herbert Adolphus Chase and Council Kenion Chase on December 25, 1937 in Maysville, North Carolina. She was a graduate of C. M. Eppes High School Class of 1955 and North Carolina College (North Carolina Central University in Durham) where she majored in Business Education. "Billy" Chase and Warren Outterbridge were high school sweethearts since 9th grade and were married on August 10, 1958 at York Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church on Albemarle Avenue. Warren and "Billy" were blessed with three children - Anthony, Denise, and Veronica. To be near their immediate families, they moved back home to the Cherry View Community after Warren's years of service in the United States Air Force. Mrs. Outterbridge taught Business Education at Savannah High School in Lenoir County for many years and retired from Pitt Community College as Director of Adult Basic Education. She became a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - the Iota Kappa Omega Chapter in the spring of 1975 in Greenville and served faithfully for many years. She was a pillar of strength for the Cherry View Community. Mary at an early age, embarked on her spiritual journey at York Memorial where she played the piano for the Children's Choir as did her mother Mrs. C. K. Marshmond. She served diligently through the years as an usher, a class leader, leader of leaders, a missionary and publisher of the Church Newsletter. She loved attending church and she especially enjoyed Bible Study. Mary loved flowers, she loved the light, and she loved sitting on the porch in the sun at 600 Contentnea Street waving at everybody who came by. She was a humanitarian. Mary never met a person that she would not help. Mary, in addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her brother, Herbert Adolphus Chase; her step-father, Lee Marshmond; and her beloved aunt, Mabelle Jarvis. Mary E. "Billy" Chase Outterbridge was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and loyal friend who will be deeply missed. She leaves to cherish beautiful memories her devoted husband of fifty-eight years, Warren Brooks Outterbridge of the home; one son, Anthony Brooks Outterbridge and wife Patricia; two daughters, Melanie Denise O. Kennedy and husband Julius, Veronica Rene O. Stokes and husband Randy all of Greenville, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Curtis Brooks Outterbridge and Gregory Allen both of Durham, NC, LaShawn Gibbs and Kelvin Common both of Greenville, NC; one great-grandchild, Jayla Phillips of Greenville, NC; an adopted-grandson, Joshua Lodge of Greenville, NC; a host of other relatives and dear friends also mourn her passing, cherish her memory, and continue her legacy. **In Lieu of flowers please make a financial contribution to the North Carolina Central University foundation in memory of Mary C. Outterbridge.**

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Mrs. Mary C. Outterbridge

December 25, 1937 - November 10, 2016