Mary Jemima Whisenant Stillwell, 80, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on June 7, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Iverson “Buddy” Whisenant and Marie Epley Whisenant.
Mary was a member of Rain Hill Wesleyan Church and retired from Leviton. She was a kind, precious, Christian woman who always thought of others before herself. She was known for giving the best hugs and sending cards for every occasion with brightly colored stickers on the envelopes. Mary always expressed her love to her friends and family and her parting words were always “you have a blessed day.”
Mrs. Stillwell is survived by her daughter, Pamela Stillwell; son, Terry Stillwell (Revonda); granddaughter, Cara Stillwell Brown (Kevin); brother, Wayne Whisenant (Susan); sister, Brenda Moses (Lonnie); and numerous nephews, nieces, and special friends.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dean Stillwell; great-grandchild, Saylor Brown; sisters, Mabel Whisenant, Doris Hurst, Betty Jean Taylor, and Patricia Cowfer; and infant brother, Winford Whisenant.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Rain Hill Wesleyan Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with the Revs. Kevin Brooks and Lou Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Gibb’s Chapel Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Pam & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mary is one of my favorite people. She, you & her sister, Patricia. I always looked forward to seeing all of you when you came to Curves. Mary & Patricia were always a wealth of information about Glen Alpine history, always a friendly hello & genuine interest & care for everyone around them. Pam, I know your heartbreak & how deeply you will miss your sweet mama. My heart hurts for you. Love, Sue Howard
To all the family of Mary Stillwell: May God bless each one of you for your loss!! We loved Mary and will miss her greatly! May God bless each one of you with His Love and Peace!!
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you!
MARY WAS A DEAR FRIEND She loved my mom & asked me if she could claim her as her mom,,,,of course they would sit together during church services & hold hands during prayers,, we loved her dearly...
Cara, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m here for whatever you need.
Prayers for you guys, can’t imagine what your going through!
I loved your mother. She was always so sweet and kind. So sorry for your loss. Love you guys
So sorry for your loss Prayers for the family. Terry Moses Bill and Kathryn Baker Kathie Riddle