Mary Brown Tharrington
November 19, 1926 ~ October 29, 2016
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ROCKY MOUNT - Mary Brown Tharrington “Sissy”, age 89, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on November 19, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Brown and Dehurse Ramsey Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Roy Tharrington, Jr., brother-in-law, Harry Lee Tharrington; and God-son, Ronald Barrett.
Mary was graduate of Benvenue High School, class of 1945 and attended Carolina School of Commerce. She was employed for many years at Caromount Mills and Rocky Mount Mills. She attended Marvin United Methodist Church.
Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, sister, Gail Brown Williams and husband, Joe, of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law, Fred Tharrington and wife, Betty, of Nashville; nephews, Ashley Williams and wife, Tammy, and their children, Tyler and Landis, of Raleigh; mark Tharrington and wife, Darlene, of Greenville; Blake Tharrington of Elm City; Trent Tharrington of Nashville; Scott Tharrington and wife, Lisa, of Rocky Mount; Rob Tharrington and wife, Danelle, of Nashville; many cousins and good friends who will miss her very much; and her special cat, Amy Rose.
Mary was a lifelong collector of antiques and enjoyed running her shop, Cedar Hills Antiques, for 16 years. She also loved old houses and she and her husband restored two 1840 homes. After her husbands death, she restored her 1908 mill house which is on the national Register of Historic Places.
Mary was an avid gardener of flowers and vegetables and she especially enjoyed her extensive herb garden. Mary was an animal lover. She loved all of her many animals and was a longtime member and supporter of the Humane Society and the SPCA.
Mary was a very good cook and loved cooking for her family who will miss those Tuesday night suppers. We will all miss her smile and gentle ways.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Pastor Patrick Sinclair officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM prior to the service.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Community Home Care Hospice for their loving care of Mary.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Marvin United Methodist Church, 911 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Mary was a very sweet and loving person,will miss her. Remember all the good times with her because we all had some fun times…..Love to all the family….Richard and Ethel Mae Knowles,Shirley and Tony Stephenson,Jesse and Susie Hoggard,Julia and Luther Jenkins and Cameron Hoggard Jr.
Gail and Joe , we are so sorry that we will not be there in your time of sorrow . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
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I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one, Mary. Please accept my condolences at this painful time. Losing a loved one is distressing and as comfort is needed from family and friends, it is my hope your family will find comforting the promise at Isaiah 258 where we are assured that death will be swallowed up forever. It is my hope your family will find strength to endure during the days ahead.
Gail& Joe, I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a very sweet lady. I have many memories of her when I was young. My prayers & thoughts go out to you.
I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Ms. Tharrington. Death is a very difficult experience. Psalm 3418 assures us God is close to the broken-hearted; He saves those crushed in spirit. In the coming days and weeks, may the God of all comfort help you endure this difficult time.