Mary Kirby Nunnery, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at Carolina Continued Care of Pineville. Mary was born August 31, 1942, in Greenbrier County, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late John and Wanda McCraw Kirby.
She was a graduate of Bluefield Business College and was married to the late S. Arnold Nunnery. Together they raised two children. Mary enjoyed quilting and was a master southern cook who was dearly loved by her family.
She is survived by two children, S. Arnold “Arnie” Nunnery Jr. (Jamie), and Mary Ava Nunnery; two grandchildren, Justin Nunnery and A.J. Nunnery; two sisters, Ginny Kirby Grimm and Nancy Thompson; brother-in-law, Ronald Nunnery; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church at a later date with Dr. Nelson Grenade officiating. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Details to be announced.
Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.
Arnie, I am so sorry to see that your Mother passed away! Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Nunnery Family: Your Mother was a very good friend to a shut-in lady I know. She visited her very often and brought goodies. Deepest sympathy as she was a fine woman. God bless.