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Mary Elias Mountford, 85, of Weldon, died June 23, 2019 at Nash UNC Hospital.

A native of Halifax County, Mary was born September 5, 1933 to Assad Joseph and Betty Merrit Elias.   

She loved animals and especially enjoyed feeding and watching birds.  

Mary was an avid fan of the NC State Wolfpack and the Washington Redskins.  

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Frank Mountford; son, Michael Mountford; grandchildren, Phillip and Chase Mountford and Amanda Moore; great-grandchildren, Jordan Mountford, Kingston and Alexander Moore; sister, Doris Lyles; and brothers, Arthur, Jody and Grady Elias.

Mary’s parents; and a son, Mark Mountford, preceded her in death.

Friends may visit with the family from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Wednesday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.

The funeral mass for Mary will be celebrated by Fr. Pius Wekesa at 11:00 am, Thursday from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon.    

Online condolences may be sent to hockadayfs.com

Memorials may be sent to Rainbow Animal Rescue, 54 Dog Pound Rd, Halifax, NC 27839.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service.