Everyone who has ever died is in the ground, awaiting the first or second resurrection, depending on whether they accepted Christ as their savior while on Earth.
Thank you for sharing your own personal interpretation of Scripture.
Nonetheless, Mary is not dead.
502 posted on 06/01/2008 2:46:41 PM PDT by Petronski
(Scripture & Tradition must be accepted & honored w/equal sentiments of devotion & reverence. CCC 82)