The youngest of three, Mary was born at the foot of Hibriten Mountain to the late Henry and Cora Lee McGee on July 23, 1931.
She loved her family with tremendous pride and treasured every moment with them.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband Carroll Eugene Eckenrod, sisters Pauline “Pat” Brooks and Vera “Bea” Clark, one granddaughter Carrol Denise Woodruff and a grandson James Michael Haney. Cherishing her memory are her daughters Carrol June Woodruff, Jackie Coffey and Connie Reno, her son Michael Eckenrod (Kimberly), niece Sheila Greer, nephews Paige Brooks (Sue), Terry (Debbie) Clark, Keith and Brian Clark, her six grandchildren David Coffey (Lisa), Larry Woodruff (Karen), Brian Reno, Jackie Woodruff, Joshua Eckenrod and Branden Haney. Also to honor and cherish her memory are Mary’s four great-grandchildren, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews.
A receiving of friends for Mary will be held Monday, December 19, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home, 522 Wilkesboro Blvd SE, Lenoir, North Carolina, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.
Mary will be laid to rest in Hollow Springs Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 4620 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645.
The family wishes to thank Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home for their compassionate service, as well as friends and loved ones for their outpouring of comfort and support.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.
Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mary Faye Eckenrod.
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