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Mary Foster Barlowe

February 2, 1950 — March 6, 2023

Mary Margaret Foster Barlowe, age 73, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. She was born to the late Henry Irving Foster and Reba Lancaster Foster on Thursday, February 2, 1950, in Union County, Illinois. During her working career Ms. Barlowe was a case worker for the Department of Social Services. Mary was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. She enjoyed doing puzzles, cross-stitching, watching movies, and rescuing animals. Mary liked colorful flowers and plants. She loved traveling with her friends.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Randy Foster.

Those left to cherish the memories of Mary include her daughter, Lisa Buckhannon Dorris (Billy), son, Donald Ray Matheson (Holly), daughter, Sommer Barlowe Baucom (Tim), sister, Janet Johnson (Don), brother, Steven Foster (Sheri), sister, Susan Foster, grandchildren, Dustin Matheson (Tonya), Tanner Matheson, Brittney Matheson, Brianna Matheson, great-grandchildren, Jadyn and Mckenzie Matheson.

A visitation will be held Friday, March 10, 2023, at Oxford Baptist Church from 2:00 pm to 3:15pm. The funeral service will be held Friday, March 10, 2023, at 3:30 pm. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Joel Frye will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oxford Baptist Church, 5965 Springs Road, Conover, NC 28613.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com
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Friday, March 10, 2023

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Oxford Baptist Church Cemetery

5965 Springs Road, Conover, NC 28613

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