Mary Markham

Mrs. Mary DeVanno Markham, age 83 of Danville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 10, 2014 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Harrison, NY to the late Michael DeVanno and Francis DeLucia DeVanno. Mrs. Markham was married to Curtis E. Markham on August 28, 1949 who preceded her in death on October 11, 2009. Surviving are three daughters; Donna Markham Zimmerman, Norma Jean Markham Brandon, James Ann Markham and one son, Curtis E. Markham, Jr., seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Markham was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Anthony Marques officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service and on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Townes Funeral Home from 7 to 8 P.M. At other times the family will be at the residence at 310 Wrenn Drive. Special thanks to Granddaughters, Shannon and Samantha for taking care of their Grandmother through her illness. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Markham family.