Mary Louise Butler Earley, age 90

Mary Louise Butler Earley, age 90 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

She was born November 1, 1920 and was a daughter of the late John Joseph and Cleo Millwood Butler. She was a devoted charter member of Forest Lake Baptist Church which she deeply loved being a part of over the years.

Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Theron "Monk" Earley, her daughter, Linda Earley Edwards, six brothers and three sisters.

Left to cherish her memory are sons, Bruce Earley and wife Carolyn of Ellenboro, Randy Earley and wife Leesa of Bostic, son-in-law, Thomas Edwards of Spindale, her sister, Lois Eplee of Bostic; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson. There are also many nieces and nephews that she loved. Known by her own grandchildren as "Maw Maw Candy", she was also a "Maw Maw" to many other children other than her own grandchildren.

A funeral service was held at Forest Lake Baptist Church. Interment followed at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to Forest Lake Baptist Church, 192 Forest Lake Drive, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family.