Mary Katherine Lowe, 68, a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Born on December 23, 1954, in Arlington, VA, Mary was a loving daughter of the late Frances M. Watts (née Wagner) and the late Hugh E. Watts, Jr. A practicing Catholic since childhood, Mary will be dearly remembered by those she knew well as one who always had a prayer for you or who could provide faith-based guidance when you faced life's many challenges, big or small.

A patient, understanding and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Mary is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard B. Lowe, Sr, their two sons Richard B. Lowe, Jr. and Kenneth N. Lowe III (Elizabeth) and their 3 grandchildren, Mason, Aubrey and Caden Lowe. She is also survived by her dear brothers and sisters, Hugh E. Watts, III, (Dawn), George F. Watts (Karen), Michael R. Watts (Adelaida), Elizabeth A. Watts, Jean M. Mallory (John), Barbara L. Whitney and her dear Aunt Lee Wagner, as well as many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 7, 2023, at 11:30am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9149 Elys Ford Road, Fredericksburg, VA. Interment to follow at 2:00pm at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mary's memory may be made to The American Heart Association ( click here to donate ).