Mrs. Mary Staton Ward, 88, of Charlotte, North Carolina was born February 5, 1937 and departed this life Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her home.

Funeral Arrangements Are As Follow:

PUBLIC VIEWING: At the funeral home on Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. The family will receive friend at the funeral home from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M.

PLACE OF FUNERAL: Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 913 North Highland Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

DATE & TIME: Friday, March 7, 2025 @ 11:00 A.M.

VISITATION (LIE IN STATE): At the church on Friday thirty minutes prior to service from 10:30 until 11:00 A.M.

INTERMENT: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery, 1508 Charles Raper Jonas Highway, Mt. Holly, NC 28120