May God bless you and your...
Rest up MRS. Gist. you will be missed
Derion Marshall
March 19, 2026 | Wilmington, NC | Teacher


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Mary Belle GistFebruary 21, 2026
Mary Belle Gist passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, after a hard fought battle with brain cancer. Mary was a woman whose warmth and generous spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Mary’s...
Read MoreRest up MRS. Gist. you will be missed
Derion Marshall
March 19, 2026 | Wilmington, NC | Teacher

Long live Mrs.Gist you’ll be missed get your rest
Jatori Waddell
March 18, 2026 | Wilmington, NC | Student
Rip Mrs gist may God rest your soul
stephen travagline
March 18, 2026 | Wilmington, NC | Student

Derion Marshall
March 18, 2026 | Wilmington, NC | Student
Mary was a good friend when we were both teaching at Rogers High. We had a lot of laughs together. She will be missed.
Donna Geise
March 12, 2026
mary this world will never be the same prayers for your family
Tony Scott
March 04, 2026 | Lawrenceburg, TN | Friend
A great friend always happy and fun to be around . She will be missed .
Angie Phillips Danley
March 03, 2026 | Mobile, AL | Friend
Jodi and Maya, We are so very sorry for your loss. We know Mary’s light will shine brightly through you always. Our hearts are holding you in God’s love.
Becky Groves
March 01, 2026 | Franklin, TN | Friend
Mary will surely be remembered for not only her dedication to the education world but for her humor and friendships made down through the years. We had some great times with the Class of ‘79 at Rogers, as well as in Commuter’s Club at UNA. Praying for her family in the days ahead.
Lisa Vest
February 28, 2026 | Florence, AL | Classmate