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Mazie Faries Obituary

WESTFIELD - Mrs. Mazie Sutphin Faries, 92, of Westfield, widow of Ralph Edward Faries, passed away at Northern Hospital of Surry County on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. She was born in Surry County on July 27, 1913, to Crawford and Ada Golden Sutphin. Mrs. Faries was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Burton Wayne Faries; eight sisters; and four brothers. Mrs. Faries is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie and Phil Whitaker of Sunset Beach, Mabel Faries of Winston-Salem and Sue Walker of Westfield; six sons and daughters-in-law, Gray and Pat Faries of Pilot Mountain, Donald and Ann Faries of Westfield, Billy and Becky Faries of Dallas, N.C., Jackie and Lottie Faries of Pilot Mountain, Buddy and Linda Faries of Westfield and Brother J.K. and Joyce Faries of Mount Airy; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; many much-loved nieces, nephews and close friends; and two sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, at State Line Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder John Calhoun and Brother J.K. Faries officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, January 29, at Cox-Needham Funeral Home, and at other times at Mrs. Faries' home, Faries Drive, Francisco. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Hospice of Stokes County, P.O. Box 187, Danbury, NC 27016. Mom, rest in peace. We love you. The Faries family is being served by Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain.

Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jan. 29, 2006.

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Tricia Hutchens

January 30, 2006

Bonnie, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. A Mother has a very special place in our hearts and will always be there.

Sandra Wiles

January 30, 2006

Remember the many, many days you shared with your Mother, all the joy and laughter you shared, all the many times she needed you and find comfort in knowing you were there for her. Your Mother is truly home now, where you will always have an Angel by your side.

Benny Hutchens

January 29, 2006

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