Mary Colleen Atkinson

1932 - 2017

Mary Colleen Atkinson obituary, 1932-2017

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Carothers Funeral Home

412 South Main Street

Stanley, North Carolina

Mary Atkinson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2017.

"A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and a person cannot live without love."

Mary Colleen (Hill) Atkinson, 84, of Charlotte loved gardening and flowers – especially blue hydrangeas and white roses. Mary was a diverse woman who was committed to her family. She liked to cook and bake. She made her own and others clothes. Mary loved all kinds of puzzles including word search and crossword puzzles. She enjoyed learning about new technology. In high school she played basketball and ran track. She loved a good conversation and could often be found on the phone talking to her sisters. Mary played the organ and sang quite well. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents William Dee Hill and Virgie Chloe Ramsey Hill and a brother William Dee Hill, Jr.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Bobby Atkinson Jr; sons Bobby Atkinson III and wife Linda of Camden, South Carolina and James William Atkinson of Charlotte and sisters Frances Hill Bass of Kannapolis and Linda Hill Cranford and husband Larry of Concord. Mary also leaves behind three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 7, 2017 at Carothers Funeral Home Stanley, 412 S. Main Street, Stanley, North Carolina 28164. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Gardens in Mount Holly.

Fond memories of Mary may be shared at www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com. Carothers Funeral Home in Stanley is honored to serve the Atkinson family.

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January 7, 2017

Chip Edwards

I would like to extend my condolences and many prayers in remembrance of Aunt Mary. She was always loving and welcomed me with the very warm smile, she will be missed.
With all my love,
Chip

January 7, 2017

Patrick and Beckie Atkinson Johnson

We are sending our condolences along with much love and many prayers for your comfort. Aunt Mary will certainly be missed! I will never forget her sweetness, gentleness, loving Ways, and kindness. She was a wonderful person and loving mother.

January 7, 2017

Patrick and Beckie Atkinson Johnson

We are sending our condolences along with much love and many prayers for your comfort. Aunt Mary will certainly be missed! I will never forget her sweetness, gentleness, loving Ways, and kindness. She was a wonderful person and loving mother.

January 6, 2017

Guy and Sandy Atkinson

Thinking of and praying for the family.

January 6, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time
Psalms 29:11

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