Mary Ruth Grier, 89, passed on March 19, 2021 at 11:40 p.m. She was born to the late George Cunningham and Annie Lee Campbell Cunningham in Crosshill, South Carolina on January 19, 1932. She married Guy Thomas Grier and they lived in Newton, North Carolina. Together they raised 3 children: James Edward Grier, John Calvin Grier, Annie Lee Grier Rowan.

Mary is survived by her sister, Nell Ferguson, sister in-law Pauline Cunningham(Anderson), and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Mary loved her family, she enjoyed cooking, attending church, reading her bible, and praying for everyone.

John 16:22 “Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

*The family extends its most sincere thanks to: Drum's Funeral Home of Conover, Carolina Caring/Hospice and to caregivers at Brian Center(Tate Blvd.) for taking care of our mom.