Mary Ruth Kiziah McNeely, age 78 of Claremont, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her residence. Born February 5, 1943 in Catawba County, NC; she was the daughter of the late Johnny Allen Kiziah and Rosie Mae Davis Kiziah. Mary retired as a hand cutter from Hickory Springs. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to so many and will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents she is was preceded in death by her son, Ruben Lee Travis, daughter, Elaine Travis; brothers, James “Jim” Kiziah, David Kiziah and Ray Kiziah.
She is survived by her boyfriend, Fred Hudson; grandchildren, Laurie Pruitt and fiancé Clayton Ward, Danielle Pruitt, Ruben Travis Jr., and Austin Travis; great grandson, Clayton Ward Jr.; sisters, Brenda Kiziah, Barbara Jean Pearson and Diane Bristol.
Visitation will be from 1 to 1:45pm Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Drum Funeral Home Conover, NC.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Drum Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Cooley officiating. Burial to follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Catawba, NC.
Condolences may be sent to the McNeely family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The McNeely family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.
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