Marian Elizabeth Boone Gist, 76, of Durham, N.C., departed this life on Dec. 23, 2016. A funeral will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at noon at New Hope Baptist Church, 4260 Pughsville Road, Suffolk. Viewing will be 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday. Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, in charge.