1943
2017
Mary Garcia Rimmer, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 6, 2017. Mary was a native of Gaston County, born December 24, 1943 to the late Edward and Margaret Crosby. She was a devoted Christian who loved others as Christ loved her. She spent her time ministering to her family both at home and in church.
Left to cherish her memories are her three daughters, Chrystal Elizabeth Howard of Gastonia, Julie Dawn Rimmer of Lancaster, SC, Connie Laws and husband, David of Stanley, NC; brother, Jerry Crosby of AR; four grandchildren, Brannon Howard, Wesley Howard, Jessie Hartley and Stephen Laws.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 PM, Friday, November 10, 2017 at New Faith Baptist Church, 1224 Mayberry Road, Dallas, NC. Reverend George Townsend and Reverend Sherman Branch will officiate. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Stanley.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM ~ 1:30 PM at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, (Awana Program) 208 N. Spargo Street, Dallas, NC 28034.
Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at: www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com.
Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley is honored to serve the Rimmer family.
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November 10, 2017
Andrew Salas
November 9, 2017
Michelle Guffey
Mary, you became a very special member of our family almost 8 years ago! I will always cherish every single memory, talk, and hug we shared! Thank you for loving our boys from day one! Until we meet again dear friend! Love you always!
November 9, 2017
Michelle Guffey
Mary, you became a very special member of our family almost 8 years ago! I will always cherish every single memory, talk, and hug we shared! Thank you for loving our boys from day one! Until we meet again dear friend! Love you always!
November 9, 2017
Erica Salas
Dear Nanna
I cannot began to thank you enough for all you have done for me and the boys and especially Stephen. We all love and care for you very much and you are truly missed by us all. Your passing was a shock but i knew when you closed your eyes on this earth you opened them in Heaven to see Jesus with his out stretched arms saying Welcome Home. I know you have a new body and you are walking those Streets of Gold. We love you
November 8, 2017
Marlene Dellinger
Connie - I was shocked to hear that my dear friend Mary had passed away. She was so loved by the three of us.
November 8, 2017
Angel McCoig
Connie, I can't imagine what a shock this was. She will truly be missed, but I have to say that I am a little jealous. She has seen Jesus and she gets to sing with the Angels!!
November 7, 2017
Shelley Bolt (Hawley)
Julie, I am so sorry about your mom. She will always have a special place in my heart since I stayed at your house almost as much as mine growing up until we moved to Clemson, y'all were my second family. Please know I'm praying for all of you. Love you!!!
November 7, 2017
Sherry Patterson
Mrs. Mary, You will be so missed. It is hard to imagine that I will turn in my pew at Emmanuel and not see your smiling face or have you straightening my collar or tucking in my tag, which you always needed to do. You have always been the true example of a Christian lady and your spirit was the sweetest. Until we meet again, my friend.
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