Marie McNeely Sargent

Marie was born June 12, 1933 in McDowell County, NC to the late Jefferson Reid McNeely and Mable Ruth Wall McNeely. She was a homemaker and always staying busy with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed taking walks and gardening and she was an excellent cook. Her children rave about her fried chicken saying, “It was the best fried chicken ever.” Marie was a sweet, lovable person. She gave hugs generously and never met a stranger. She will forever be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Edward Brown Sargent, III and her great-grandson, Cody Yates.

Those left behind to cherish Marie’s memory are four children, Nancy Sargent Conner (Bufford), Adele Sargent Freeman (Greg), Edward Brown Sargent, IV (Sharron) and Michael Sargent (Carolyn); eight grandchildren, who were her pride and joy, Tammy Yates, Chris Conner, John Conner, Carl Atwell, Jonathan Atwell, Tracy Stevens, Dawn Sargent and Jan Sargent; seven great-grandchildren, Nathan Yates, Hayden Atwell, Noah Atwell, Adalynn Conner, Easton Conner, Caleb Blake and Colby Blake; one brother, Reid McNeely (Martha) and their 2 children; and one sister, Darlene McNeely.

A private graveside service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at McDowell Memorial Park.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Marion is honored to be serving the family.