MARY ELIZABETH VANDERMARK

SANFORD, N.C. -- Mary Elizabeth Vandermark, 42, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.

She was born April 30, 1968 in Morristown to John Robert Smith and Ruth Roon Fanion. The family grew up in Sussex County and Mary attended Newton High School. Before moving to North Carolina three years ago, she was an office manager for Skylands Medical in Newton. Mary had most recently been employed as the office manager for First Choice Health Center in Belhaven, N.C.

Mary is survived by her husband of 10 years, Elijah Vandermark, of Sanford, and her son, Elijah Richard Vandermark, who is 9 years old. Mary lived for her son Elijah, they were best friends and inseparable. This year she was team mother for his baseball team. Pray that God will keep Elijah in his care.

She is also survived by her parents, John Robert Smith and Ruth Roon Fanion, of Sanford; her twin brother, Gerald Edward Smith and his wife, Julia, of Sanford; her brother Marinus John Smith and his wife, Jeanna, of Slagle, La.; her niece, Emily Rose Smith, and nephew, Gerald Edward Smith, whom she loved dearly and who were such a big part of her life; and many aunts, uncles and cousins originally from New Jersey, whom she was always there for.

All who knew her loved her joy of life, laughter, sense of humor and loyalty as a friend. She will be missed by so many people that will cherish her memories.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Buffalo Cemetery in Sanford, with Rev. Sandy Williams officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7-9 p.m. at Miller-Boles Funeral Home in Sanford. Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.millerboles.com.