Mary Alice West

Mary Alice West, 89, of Hickory, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health. Ms. West was born July 31, 1930, in Icard, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Lyman H. and Effie Stephens.

In addition to her parents, Mary Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Edwin S. West and son, David West.

Those left to cherish her memory are her immediate family including Jack (son) and wife, Debbie Hawn of Hickory; Linda H. (daughter) and husband, Jim Ten Kate of Conover; extended family includes Michael and Louise West of Lower Burrell, PA; Christyn and Bruce Burkham of Reno, NV; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

The West family gratefully thanks the in-home caregivers: Charlotte, Rosa, Judy and Pam, for their dedication and utmost compassionate care provided to Mary Alice, and the staff at Elmcroft Senior Living, Carolina Caring Palliative Care and CVMC.

Burial and graveside services were held at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Condolences may be sent to the West family at www.drumfh-conover.com

The West family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.