Mary Smith Wright, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 12, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Frank and Virginia Allen Smith and was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Smith. Mary was strong willed and generous to a fault. She never turned away anyone in need and would do all she could to help others. She was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching hummingbirds and listening to her wind chimes. Mary loved her family with all her heart and always placed them at the center of her life. Mary's lifelong love, her husband of 57 years affectionately called her by the nickname "Toots". She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who has left a lasting love that her friends and family will cherish for a lifetime.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 57 years: Leonard Wright

Children: Cynthia Wood (Jacob Slay), Timothy Wright (Anita), and Lisa Cash (William)

Sister: Shelia Ervin

Grandchildren: Kristin Scott, Alyssa Wood, Lacie Gantt, Julia Wright, Tate Cash, Skylor Cash, and Matthew Cash

Great Grandchildren: Connor Veara, Brennen Wood, Bryce Scott, Peyten Wood, Jaxon Wood, Amelia Gantt, Skyla Springer, Trexton Elmore, Aslynne Elmore, Eli Springer, and Akira Springer

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, July 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastors Kenneth Cash and Donnie Allen officiating

VISITATION: Friday, July 14, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA