Mary Lou Martin Whipple, 63, of Concord, passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Mary was born on July 2, 1955 in Raleigh County, WV to the late William Henry Martin and Rosa Lee Bishop Martin.

Mary worked as a Nurse in the Healthcare industry and a Doll Maker at her business Martee’s Dolls.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Whipple.

She is survived by her children, Chris Richmond of Concord, NC and Angela Thompson and husband Richard of Concord, NC and sister’s Brenda Overcash of Monroe, NC and Sandy Redden of Beckley, WV and 6 Grandchildren Dominique Richmond, DJ Hipp, Chase Bowles, Dakota Bowles, Brianna Crook and Elizabeth Bowles and 1 Great Grandchild Chloe Martinez.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 15th at 11:00AM at Carolina Memorial Park (601 Mt Olivet Rd Concord, NC).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help with final expenses: Carolina Cremation (P.O.Box 2185, Salisbury, NC 28145) Or Chris Richmond (Mary’s Son) 117 American Ave NE, Concord, NC 28025.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Whipple family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.