Visitation

April 22, 2025
noon - 1 p.m.

Service

April 22, 2025
1 p.m.

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N/A
Mary Grace Haller, 78, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Born in Connecticut on November 7, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Tottenham and Grace Andrews Tottenham.

Mary was an involved member of Praise Assembly of God in Glen Alpine. In 1995, she moved to Glen Alpine from California with her family, and she owned and operated the Glen Alpine Depot from 1998 until 2014. Mary was a people-person who enjoyed talking and taking care of people. She loved Jesus, her family, friends and drinking coffee.

Mary is survived by her children, Justin Haller (fiance, Mary) and Becky Georges (Dusty); step-children, Jon Haller and Jeff Haller; grandchildren, Skylar Georges and Lawson Georges; siblings, Melissa Drozd (Gary) and James Tottenham (Terry); sister-in-law, Charlotte, Rita, and Lanita Tottenham; many nieces and nephews; and the father of her children, Jim Haller.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a sister, Jill Drown; brothers, Jack, Joel, Jeffrey, and Peter Tottenham; and a niece, Teresa Sievers.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Praise Assembly of God. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the church with Pastor Kevin Crawford officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Visitation

April 22, 2025
noon - 1 p.m.

Praise Assembly of God


Service

April 22, 2025
1 p.m.

Praise Assembly of God


Committal

N/A

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Ron and I loved Mary, we were always excited to see her..Ron grew close to Mary during his work rehabbing the depot...we took all our kids and grandkids there to eat, she was always so beautiful..we are sorry for your loss.

—Elizabeth P Smith

To Mary - A Bright Light in Our Midst It has been a rare privilege to have known Mary since third grade-some 69 years ago. Our friendship, unique in my life, cast a bright light on my life- always a source of perpetual good spirit and positive support. All through our school years, we walked home together, talking and singing and sharing. We laughed when we ended up at Mary’s driveway and kept on, sitting on the stone wall, and old Mrs. Kerr yelling at us, “Get up ! You’re going to get piles!” We didn’t get up! We sang together in our school chorus for four years, as well as in the church choir for Sunday Mass, with Mary’s sweet voice next to me, singing the Ave Maria. Mary’s mother, Grace, always had a ready smile, laughing often as she raised her eight children. Mary was fifth- born, and all her siblings were beautiful and handsome, with Mary and older sister, Jill, and younger sister, Melissa, looking at you with smiling faces you always wanted to stay with you. Over the years, I experienced Mary ‘s letters and support, and we’d visit when we could, but we never missed each other’s birthdays- including April 6 th of this year! Mary shared her wisdom, experiences of lovingly providing for her stepsons, and her Becky and Justin, of whom she was so proud . Mary raved to me about her granddaughter, Skylar and grandson, as well as her son in law, who treated her like his mother. Above all, at whatever she engaged herself in, Mary worked hard and put her heart into the challenge and succeeded. She cared for us, and acted on her love and friendship. Marty’s loving spirit will go on and stay with us forever. With much gratitude-love always, Mary, Patty

—Pat Smalec Wohlford
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You will be missed. Love 💞 you always in my heart. I will see you again in our heavenly home. You will always be a light of the Lord in my heart and eyes. Thank you for being in my life ❤️.

—Valerie

I am so sorry for your loss!! I loved Mary and saw her almost every day when I worked at Clinic Drug!! She will be missed!! Love and prayers to you all!!🙏🏻💗

—Lynne Mould
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Mary was SUCH a good woman. I was shocked to see this although I hadn't seen her in years. The Depot was a God-send to GA and Mary was always so nice and ran it so well. She only met my elderly mother a few times in the restaurant until my mom's health got to where my brother and I would often go in for her for takeout, but Mary ALWAYS asked about her and recalled all the foods she liked and even how she liked them cooked. I was SO impressed with her caring and empathy. To the family-sorry for your loss-she was a good lady.

—David Kiser

Love you guys. So very sorry for your loss. Glad Ms Mary is in a better place with her Saviour. Remember all the good times and know she's looking down sending you love still.

—Tammie Williams
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—Mercy Hope
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To Mary’s family ,there are no words to say how my heart hurts .. Mary was one of my very best friends .. I spent many days just setting at the Depot enjoying time talking and wrapping silverware and other lil things to just help her ..she worked very hard every day .. I can say one things with confidence that I know for sure where she is now .. I love you Mary and Thanks to the Father in heaven for memories I have storied away ….Joann-Riddle

—Joann Riddle
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—The King Family!
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I miss you my precious friend! I loved you like a sister. I know where you are and it won't be long till we see you again

—Shelia Mays
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