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1948 Mary 2025

Mary John Mashburn Scott

March 15, 1948 — September 20, 2025

Staley

Mary John Mashburn Scott, 77, of Staley, died Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Mary was born in Chatham County on March 15, 1948, to John Linen Mashburn and Bertha Lewis Mashburn Winslow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Scott; son, Elvis Moser; grandson, Jericho Moser; sisters, Lessie Selig and Mertie Smith; and brother, Woodrow Mashburn.

Mary attended Calvary Faith Baptist Church. She was a hard worker, working many years at Charles Kraft in Siler City and later at Spindale in Sanford. Mary enjoyed gardening and playing card games; her favorite being Bingo.

Mary is survived by her granddaughter, Morgan Moser; sister, Norma Baum; brothers Harold David Mashburn and Jessie Roland Mashburn and wife Karen; special friend Roger Nunnery; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary will lie in repose on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from noon to 5:00 pm at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:00 am, at Carbonton Community Church with Rev. Tony Brafford officiating.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Scott family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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