Mary Elizabeth Mich

Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Mich (Age 92) On October 4, 2014, Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Mich of Alexandria VA, passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke. Lib was born in 1922 to William "Bitson" Peterson and Verbie Peterson (Melvin) in Roseboro NC. Her lineage goes back to the second settlement at Jamestown. She spent her childhood on the family farm where she developed her sense of humor, her lifetime love of animals and strawberries, and her belief that Coricidin would cure any ailment. She had the rare trait of being both highly opinionated and incredibly polite. After high school graduation she worked as a telephone operator. During WWII she attempted to enlist, but was denied due to the shortage of civilian operators during that time. She met the love of her life, Charles Mich from Philadelphia, who was stationed at Fort Bragg. They married in 1946 relocated to Alexandria VA where they happily raised their family, ate regularly at the Dixie Pig, enjoyed the donuts at Brenner's Bakery, visited Storybook Land, spent the summers at Ocean City and the pool at the Wagon Wheel Motel. She volunteered regularly at St. Louis Catholic School and at Hybla Valley Elementary School. She loved music and displayed amazing tolerance when her sons formed a rock band and took over the basement with drums, amplifiers and posters. She also was extremely devoted to the lifetime care of her special needs daughter Cheryl whom she often referred to as a "living angel". Lib was preceded in death by her husband Charles, and her brothers Pete and Jim Peterson. She is survived by her sisters; Ruth Peterson, Mattie Grace Mayo, Ruby Jackson, Dot Poinsett (and her husband Ron); her children Bill, Cheryl, Bob, Jim (and his wife Tracey Denning); her grandson Rob Mich (and his wife Lulu Liao); her great grandchildren Jasmine, Johnny, Jillian and Jacey; and her beloved cats Tucker, Oleo and Muffin. Burial service will be held at Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria VA on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to ServiceSource who provides extraordinary care for the severely disabled at 6860 Commercial Drive, Springfield VA 22151 or to 4Paws Animal Rescue. The family also asks that you celebrate her life by eating a nice bowl of fresh strawberries, and if possible, share them with your mom.

Tributes

Mary Elizabeth Mich

June 29, 1922 - October 4, 2014