Mary Lou McBride

Mary Lou McBride, of 584 McBride Road, Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019.  An inspiration to those who knew her, Mary Lou was a pillar of strength, dedication, and love in the McBride family.  Originally residing at 584 McBride Road, Mount Airy, as of late she resided in Westfield with family.  She is preceded in death by her lifelong companion, Vernon Inscore; her parents, Millard K. and Hattie Mae Young McBride; and three brothers, Glenn McBride, Sr., Clinard McBride, and Junior McBride.  She is survived by a very special nephew, Derick McBride and his companion, Paula Hall, and his children, Austin and Abigail McBride; as well as her sisters and brothers-in-law, Savannah and Jesse Payne and Margaret and Larry Coble.  She is also survived by loving nieces and nephews, Sharon McBride Lascano, Mildred Vass, Becky Campbell, Tammy McBride Hill, Glenn McBride, Jr., Mike Payne, Mitchell Payne, Matthew Payne, and Benjamin Clarke; as well as her special cousin and friend, Trisha Gordon.  The family would like to extend their thankfulness to Kathy Tilley, Melissa Allen, Trisha Gordon, Ben Lascano, and Annette Joyce for their kindness and compassion.  The viewing will held Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy.  The funeral service will be held Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. D.C. Collins officiating.  Burial will follow in the Willis Gap Baptist Church Cemetery.  Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC  27030.