Mary Snipes Mustian

Mary Snipes Mustian of 472 Zoo Road North died Thursday, May

13th at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

Mrs. Mustian was born October 19, 1922 in Norlina, NC, she had been a resident of Roanoke Rapids since 1957, moving to an assisted living facility in January of this year. She was a longtime member of Rosemary Baptist Church, she had an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and always remained true to her Christian beliefs. Nothing gave her more pleasure than being a wife and mother, taking care of her family and home. A woman of great strength and determination, family and friends will remember her deep devotion to her husband and family, her tireless work ethic, and how much she enjoyed working in her yard and garden.

Mrs. Mustian was preceded in death by her husband, Rix Mustian in June, 2004, and a son-in-law, Bill Mincey, in May, 2001. She is survived by their four children; Mary M. Williams and her husband John of Palmyra, VA; Katherine M. Betts and husband Danny of Raleigh, NC; Bonnie M. Mincey of Winterville, NC; and Larry D. Mustian and wife Maricia of Raleigh, NC. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday, May 17, 2010 at Rosemary Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 pm Monday at Warren Dale Cemetery in Norlina, NC. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Rosemary Baptist Church Building Fund, 936 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Her children wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the many neighbors and friends who have given so much love, support, and assistance to both their parents over the past several years. Our entire family has been blessed by your kindness and caring, and we will be forever grateful. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me..