Mary Sue Carlyon Faires, age 85 of Crescent Dr. passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. She was born February 26, 1932 in Lansing, Michigan to the late William Ralph and Thelma Mary Sheen Carlyon. Mrs. Faires was a member of First United Methodist Church and retired after more than 20 years of educating from Cherryville East. Mrs. Faires also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, reading and entertaining friends. She was a member of three bridge clubs and hosted numerous dinner parties. She always wore a smile and had kind words for others.
Mrs. Faires is survived by her husband, Robert W. Faires, Jr.; children, Melinda Faires of Okinawa, Japan, Robert W. Faires, III, and wife, Kathy Hill Faires of Seneca, SC, and Katherine Faires of Fort Mill, SC; grandchildren, Capt. William Faires US Marine Corp and wife, Savannah, Kate Bowers and husband, Brian, Samantha Faires, Margaret Huggins, and Connor Huggins; great grandchildren, Lydia and Emma Faires; brother, William Carlyon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Collins, D. Min. officiating. A receiving of friends and reception will immediately follow the service in the fellowship hall.
A private burial will be held at Hillcrest Gardens in Mt. Holly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150 or First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 28021.
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