She was born on May 4, 1938 to the late Glenn W. Hoke and Ruby Drum Hoke in Catawba County. Mary was a 1956 graduate of Hickory High School and a lifetime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl William Moretz, Jr.; and brother, Wayne Hoke.
Survivors include her daughter, Melanie Starr of Raleigh; grandson, Brett Starr of Hickory; sister, Margie Holder and husband Bill of Hickory; brothers, Glenn Hoke and wife Judy of Hickory, and Tommy Hoke of Hickory; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 until 2:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the church. Pastor Judy Drysdale will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1686 6th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602.