Mary Faye Waugh Reavis, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1928, in Iredell County to Bruce Austin Waugh and Lena Day Waugh.

She graduated from Cool Spring High School and worked part time at the Iredell County Tax Office. She was a member of the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Statesville. She volunteered in the church office and served as a Deacon. She was a member of both the Women’s Ministries and the Marshburn Bible Class.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, Paul D. Reavis Sr; her brothers, Thomas Waugh and William Waugh; and her sisters, Dorothy A. Jordan and Lucille W. Morrison.

She is survived by her children, Paul D. Reavis Jr. of Statesville and Kathy B. Reavis (John C. Smith) of Williamston, S.C.; granddaughters, Kari C. Wilhelm (Craig) of Williamston, S.C., and Kathryn L. Jones (Phil) of Easley, S.C.; and great granddaughter, Piper Jones.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home from 1 until 2 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Charles Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Mrs. Waugh’s memory to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Reavis and her family.

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