Mary A. Foye

Obituary For Mary A. Foye

Mary "Peachie" Alice Foye, the daughter of the late Charlie Davis Sr. and Mattie Davis, was born on June 8, 1949, in Pine Level, North Carolina. She passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, in Lillington, NC.

She graduated from Richard B. Harrison High School with the class of 1967. She was a well-known glee club and choir member and participated in the homecoming court throughout high school. Following high school, she dedicated her passion to helping others, leading her to various roles, including working as a cheerleader coach for Selma Yellow Jackets and later working at the Gillhouse Group Home in Raleigh, NC. Her commitment persisted for several years when she later retired.

Mary is a devoted mother to three children: Chris Foye (Tanika), Anthony Foye, and Tanya Foye, all of whom she loved dearly. She was blessed with eight beautiful granddaughters: Ivy, Kristy, Jasmine, Modesty, Sade, Shannon, Selena, and Keely. She showered her grandchildren with love, provided nurturing guidance, and took immense pride in their academic and personal achievements. Furthermore, she was blessed to embrace several great-grandchildren into her life.

She was predeceased by loving siblings: Nancy Bailey, Edith McDougald, Micheal Davis, Anthony Davis, Leonard Davis, and Eddie Davis.

Mary leaves behind her loving siblings: Charles Davis, William Davis(Avis), Charlie Davis Jr(Bebe), and Linda McPhail. Additionally, she leaves behind four sisters-in-law, cousins, a host of nieces and nephews, friends, and church family.

Mary was an active member of Giles Chapel Church. Mary enjoyed spending time watching her daily soap operas, cooking, and going on long walks. She found joy in traveling to her favorite place Disney World and shopping with her sister and church family. Mary also enjoyed going out to get fish plates with her family and friends creating memories she cherished during these outings. In her leisure moments, she took pleasure in reading and solving crossword puzzles.

Mary is deeply loved, admired, and valued by a multitude of individuals in North Carolina. Mary will be remembered for her passion for helping others through the years and all the love she shared with her family and friends. Her memory will endure as a testament to her unwavering dedication to assisting others over the years, and the abundant affection she bestowed upon her family and friends will forever remain in their.

Visitation: 11:00 - 11:30 am Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Giles Chapel OFW Baptist Church in Pine Level, NC 27568.

Funeral will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Giles Chapel OFW Baptist Church, 508 S. Peedin Avenue in Pine Level, NC 27568.

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