Abingdon, VA – Mary Louise Wilkey, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mary was a native of Englewood, OH, and lived there until moving to Abingdon, VA in 2001 to be near her daughter and her family. She was a retired employee of the Dayton, OH Health Department. Mary endeared herself to others by being a very good listener. She was a lover of all animals. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Harold Danley and Florence Adams Welch; and son, Martin Lloyd Wilkey. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Wilkey and her husband Matthew Oyos of Abingdon, VA; and her grandchildren, Gillian and Hayden Oyos, who were the light of her life. A memorial service honoring the life of Mary Louise Wilkey will be held in her native state of Ohio at a later date. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The Wilkey family is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.