Mary Alice Couick, 86, of Waxhaw went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2019. She was born on June 19, 1933 to Louis and Sarah Privett Wentz. Mary was a registered nurse for 33 years in the Newborn Nursery at Union Memorial Hospital (now Atrium Health).
In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years, Melvin F. Couick Sr., her son, David Louis Couick and siblings, Simon Wentz, Wanona Arant, Naomi A. Weatherly and Ivan Wentz. She is survived by her daughter, Jewel Couick Gause, son, Melvin F. Couick Jr. (fiancée Ann Benton); grandchildren, Jamie M. Gause (Charles), Matthew Couick (Tiffany), Leah M. Couick (Jamie); great-grandchildren, Alysa Norris and Nathaniel Couick and her sisters, Patsy Wentz Conklin and Sarah Pauline Baucom.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 19 from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm followed by a 2:00 pm Funeral Service at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe.
Burial will be at Waxhaw Baptist Church Cemetery (Round Top).