Mary Alice Whaley

Memorial services will be private.

She was born April 4, 1940 in Onslow County to the late Elijah J. Newbold and the late Callie Sitterson Newbold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kendall Whaley; brother, Earl Newbold; and her sisters, Joyce Newbold and Peggy Marshburn.

She is survived by her four children, Philip Whaley, Beth Barber, Scott Whaley (Sherry) and Charles Whaley (Debbie); eight grandchildren, Chad Holloman (Mollee), Matthew Whaley (Alice), Sara Whaley, Zachary Whaley, Abbey Whaley, Justin Whaley, Christopher Barber and Madison Whaley; one great grandson, Waylon; sister, Betty Schley; two brothers, Bobby Newbold and Ronald (Bud) Newbold; and her faithful canine companion, Hunter.

Mrs. Whaley was a member of Mt. Herman Christian Church and loved her church family very much.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be made to: Mt. Herman Christian Church. 8925 White Oak Rd., Garner, NC, 27529.

On line condolences may be made to the family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.

McLaurin Funeral Home is honored to assist the Whaley family.