Mary Garner

Mary Garner, 91, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and caregiver Christine Carter.

Services for Mary Garner will be private. However, the service is available for viewing for 90 days in the screen below. (See link below for the Service Bulletin including the Order of Service.)

Mary was born on September 29, 1929, in Carteret County to William and Margie Wiggins. As she was part of a large family, Mary was born second of eight children. She was a faithful and long-time member of Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church. She will be remembered for so many things although her cooking is something that stood out to many. She loved her family and forever will be remembered as an amazing wife, mother, and sister

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Garner Willis and husband Tommie of Morehead City, Mallory Garner Byrd and husband Randy of Newport and Millie Garner Temple and husband Mike of Harlowe; son, Nathan Garner Jr. of Newport; sisters, Isabelle W. Eubank of Kinston, Olive W. Turner of Beaufort, and Lora W. Bridwell of Kinston; brothers, William A. Wiggins Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA, Robert V. Wiggins and wife Kathy of Morehead City, Thomas B. Wiggins of Lake Prince, VA, and Leonard E. Wiggins and wife LaRae of Peletier; grandson, John Conner IV; and great grandchildren, Curren Conner, Jack Conner, and Ruby Conner. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Nathan Garner Sr.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Holly Springs Free Will Baptist Church at 182 Holly Springs Rd, Newport, NC 28570.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mary Katherine Lawrence and Kindred Home Care and Hospice for their kindness, care and compassion.

Family and friends re welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.