Marie Thomas Poston

08/13/1945 - 12/21/2023

Obituary For Marie Thomas Poston

Mrs. Marie Thomas Poston, 78, of 514 Monroe Street, Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home. Marie was born on August 13, 1945 to the late Roy Thomas and Rosa Wright Thomas in Rutherford County.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, sisters, and her two sons, Brian Poston and Jacques Poston.

Marie was a member of Jerusalem C.F. Church of God in Shelby, NC and was a life-long
faithful member. At church, she was very active and supportive in various auxiliaries and
committees. She served on the Jerusalem Choir, Missionary Department, Pastor’s Aide
Committee, the Usher Board, and the Sunday School Committee. In her earlier years
she was known for baking some of the best cakes, including red velvet. Her work
included textiles. She was a dedicated mother and wife. She was referred to as
“MawMaw” by all of her grandkids. Most of all, she was a woman of God and loved to
praise and worship.

She leaves cherished memories to her husband of 58 years, James Poston Jr.; herchildren Sandra Marie Banks (Thomas); Tony Poston (Sherrie) of; Adam “Neal” Poston (Tracy); Serena Poston-Clark; her grandchildren, Antwan Petty, Dr. Danielle Grier (Dr. Greg), Antonio Petty (Sophia), Domonique Mauney, Matthew Sanderson, Adrian Sanderson, Travon Bullock, Sierra Clark, Tavaris Clark, Corrine Sanderson Poston, Raheem Clark, Orlando Roseboro (Ashley); and her great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will be receiving friends at the home from 1:00 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 26 and 27, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. at New Providence Full Gospel Church, 947 George Brown Road, Crouse, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.