Mary Louise Brown Stikeleather, 100, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.

Mrs. Stikeleather was born in Iredell County on July 22, 1922, the daughter of the late Stamey Othor Brown and Cora Bell Cline Brown. She was a graduate of Scotts High School and was married to the late Herman Stikeleather, who passed away in 1997. Mary was a member of Knox Chapel United Methodist Church and made her career as a homemaker. She loved creating a good home, gardening, canning, doing crossword puzzles, but most of all dearly loved her family.

In addition to her husband of 47 years and her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, five brothers, and four sisters-in-law.

Mrs. Stikeleather is survived by her daughter/caregiver, Shirley Stikeleather (Brent Holshouser); her brother-in-law, Clyde Stikeleather; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Knox Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Eric Faust officiating. The family will speak with friends following the service. Online condolences may be made to the Stikeleather family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or to the Iredell County Humane Society.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.