Mary Volz

Mary Adams Volz passed away on February 4, 2025.

The daughter of Mary E. Hodr and James Adams and stepdaughter of Jerry Hodr (all deceased). She was born in Baltimore City on June 11, 1932. Mrs. Volz was a graduate of The Catholic High School in Baltimore and was employed in the secretarial field. She and her late husband, Henry, were owners of Center Chevrolet in Exmore for sixteen years and Mrs. Volz managed the office.

Mrs. Volz was an avid bridge player and loved to read books. For many years she was a Cantor at her church, St. Peter the Apostle in Onley VA, and served in different capacities there, among which were the Pastoral Council, Finance Council and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.

She is survived by her brother, James Adams of North Carolina (Linda) daughters, Elizabeth Volz and Carolyn V. Spalding; grandchildren, Melissa Outten (John David); R. Todd Hastings and special friend Luz; Sara Zember (Luke) and Courtney Spalding (Bobby); great-grandchildren, Emma, Mary, Kinzley, Maxon, Gia, Ridge. And Conner, Sarah, Charlie and Traci and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, J. Henry Volz, and sisters, Thelma Simmonds and Barbara Carder.

A memorial service will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, with Father Michael Imperial officiating. 

Because of her love for pets (especially her Greyhound, Penny) contributions may be made to the SPCA, POB 164, Onley, VA 23418 or to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, POB 860, Onley VA 23418.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.