Mary Templeton Gaither, 95 years old, of Harmony, NC left this earth to be with her heavenly father on June 30, 2016. Mary was born on December 7, 1920 in Yakin County to the late Martin Luther and Alda Flora (Sloan) Templeton. Mary was the oldest attendee of Clarksbury United Methodist Church. She was the only surviving founding member of the Clarksbury ECU where she served multiple local and county offices. She was a life member of the Harmony Woodman Life Lodge 999, where she served various offices. Mary was an avid artist, quilter, reader and loved playing games with her friends. She was the most courageous and strong woman that ever touched our lives.
Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy Alexander Gaither, Sr.; her son, Roy Alexander Gaither, Jr.; her daughter, Mary Frances Gaither Logan Rupard; her sisters, Naomi Templeton, Lucy Compton and Maye Vinson; her brothers, Jack and John Templeton; her 4 sons-in-law; a great grandchild and a great- great grandchild.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Flora Ann Gaither Jordan of Statesville; her son, Bradley Scott Gaither of Statesville; her daughter –in-law, Mary Jane O’Neal Gaither of Harmony; her sister-in-law, Aldora Gaither of Statesville; her brother-in-law, James Cline Gaither of Harmony; her 4 grandchildren, Brian Jordan, Marie Jordan (Travis), Zacheriah Milton Gaither (Jennifer) and Melanie Chatham (Jason); 9 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and special friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday and Monday from 1-6pm at Mary’s home.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday July 5th from 1-2pm at the Clarksbury United Methodist Church, 924 E Memorial Hwy, Harmony. A service to celebrate her life will begin at 2pm with the burial to follow in the Clarksbury UMC Cemetery, Harmony.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clarksbury United Methodist Church, 924 E Memorial Hwy, Harmony, NC 28634 in Mary’s memory.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Gaither Family.
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