Mary Ellen Motley's Obituary
Mary Ellen Motley, 88, of Norwood passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 PM on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle Chapel officiated by Pastor Ron Loflin. There will be no formal visitation.
Ms. Motley was born December 8, 1935, in Isle of Wight County, VA to the late Wayland and Betty Blowe. Ms. Motley is lovingly survived by her daughter, Yvonne Poling of Norwood. Those also left to cherish her memory are grandchildren, Jesse Poling (Ally), Donnie Poling (Heather), Matthew Poling (Katelin) and Michelle Poling, great-grandchildren, Jaidynn, Lilly, Elyi, Annie, and Tania, brother, Jesse Blowe, sister, Ethel Fanney, sister-in-law, Linda Mazzone and Faye Motley, and her favorite companion “Peppi”.
She is preceded by her husband, James Ronald Motley.
Mary was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was notably known for her southern bell accent, her great cooking skills and most importantly spoiling her grandchildren. She loved her animals and anxiously waited on Christmas to arrive every year. She was also stubbornly independent, but that is what made her great!
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Motley family.
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