It is with profound sadness that the Carto, Mayu, Biah, and Cooper families announce the passing of our beloved Marian “Ma Lue” Wonlah, 70, of Providence, Rhode Island. Marian peacefully transitioned on October 25th, 2024, surrounded by her grandsons and granddaughter at Golden Crest Nursing Facility.

Born on June 16th, 1954, in Nimba County, Liberia, Marian lived a life devoted to her faith and family. She was a source of unwavering love and strength, whose warm smile and gentle spirit brought comfort to all who knew her. Marian dedicated her life to serving God and was a devoted prayer warrior for her family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy yoked in service to God, family, and her community.

Marian is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Y. Mayu; brothers Solomon Biah and Macarthy Larngar; children Samuel Cooper, Minah Carto, Cornelius Carto, and Mame Carto-Dinuwelle; grandchildren Peterson Carto, Karley “KC” Carto, Prince Freeman, Karowuf Carto, Loucresia Peah, Shamor Cooper, Samelia Cooper, Christopher Sumo, Darvin Dinuwelle, Daryle Dinuwelle, Edrick Carto; seven great-grandchildren; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother Tuazama Biah, her sister Neanman Gorwoh Biah, and her son Ralph T. Carto.

All who knew Ma Lue were touched by her consistent words of encouragement and love, shown through her actions. This love and selflessness led her to be the caretaker of her disabled great-granddaughter Nunwon Biah, with whom she shared a bond of undeniable love.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, November 8th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 9th from 9:00am – 11:00am at Calvary Baptist Church, 747 Broad St., Providence, RI 02907. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at North Burial Ground, 5 Branch Ave., Providence. Afterward, a repass will be held at 5 Star Restaurant, 43 Bucklin Street, Providence, RI 02907, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Keefe Funeral Home.

The Family welcomes flower donations in Marian name for the Wake and Funeral and can be sent to Keefe Funeral Home Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865. Florist: Blossoms Design Boutique, 160 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI, (401) 724-2123.