Mary Ann Hames, age 74, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Oak Grove Healthcare Center.

A native of Rutherford County, Mary was the daughter of the late Bud and Joyce Hames. Mary was a member at Restoration Church-Forest City. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Hames.

Survivors include Mary's two special nieces who were her caregivers, Kami Hall and Keisha Gibson, niece, Stephanie Lowery, and three nephews, Brandon Hewitt, Brian Dobbins, and Jeremy Dobbins, two sisters, Virginia Dobbins, and Robin Hewitt, and one brother, Kenneth Hames.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Restoration Church-Forest City. The funeral service will be at Restoration Church-Forest City at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, with Reverend Paul Lane. Interment will follow at Restoration Church-Forest City. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.