Mary Hunt Yandle

She was born March 29, 1925 in Lexington, NC, to Lois Trull Hunt and Harvey Dean Hunt. She and her family moved to Charlotte, NC when she was twelve years old and then to Matthews, NC, where she lived the remainder of her life. Mary graduated from Matthews High School in 1942. She graduated from Wingate College, Wingate, NC, in 1943. Afterwards, she was employed by Mill Power Co. and then Queen City Coach Co., both in Charlotte.

Mary married Lester Hunter Yandle, Jr. (L. H.) June 25, 1944. She continued working until the birth of their daughter, Patsy, in 1950.

Mary studied organ and piano and was a talented musician. She became the organist at First Baptist Church of Matthews and served the Lord through her musical talents. She played for all worship services, special music, and events.

She later became the church's pianist and played for worship services, special events, and Sunday School assemblies. She also led and accompanied various senior adult choirs. During that time, she worked several years as the church's secretary.

Mary was a devoted wife and mother. A joyous event in her life was the birth of their only grandchild, Wendy Warren, in 1989. Wendy was the light of her life.

Mary and L.H. enjoyed traveling to Carolina's beaches and spending time with their family at their home on Lake Norman. They also loved traveling with the senior adults of the church and the Happy Times Club.

Mary was an active member of First Baptist Church of Matthews and a member of her beloved Philathea-Dorcas Sunday School Class.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, L. H., of 60 years, her brother, Joe Hunt, and her sister, Rena Fulkerson. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Warren, and son-in-law, David, of Matthews, granddaughter, Wendy Warren, of Charlotte, special nieces Mary Hoenigmann and family, Marty Berry and family, and Mimi Dowdy and family, her nephew Dr. John Fulkerson, and her feline companion, Lily.

The family of Mary Yandle expresses heartfelt thanks to her extraordinary caregivers and honorary family members Claudia Gray, Kathy Dulin, Sandra Page, and Tammy Loupin. A special thank you also goes to her physician, Dr. Edward Knish, Rev. Ron Gregory, and the many church members, who were so caring.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Monday, February 29, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Matthews, 185 S. Trade St., Matthews, NC. The service will be at 11 a.m. and visitation will begin at 10 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at Matthews Historic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Matthews, P. O. Box 248, Matthews, NC 28106 or Baptist Children’s Homes of NC, P. O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.