Mary Lou Cavenaugh Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Lou Cavenaugh of Wallace, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 27, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Cavenaugh to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Henry Hatcher Sr. and Mamie Mae Lanier Hatcher; her husband Ray Bryant Cavenaugh; her siblings, Hubert Hatcher, Ernest Hatcher, James Hatcher, Walter Hatcher Jr., Horace Hatcher, Howard Hatcher, Cecil Hatcher and Edna Watkins; and her daughter-in-law Wendy Cavenaugh.

She is survived by: her sons, Michael Cavenaugh of Wallace and Brian Cavenaugh (Karen) of Wilmington; her grandchildren, Rian Elliott Cavenaugh (Keila), Ashley Turner, Christopher Joseph Cavenaugh, Anthony James Cavenaugh, Michael Lowery, Jessica Coffin and Magen Strickland; her great grandchildren, Hurley, David, Luke, Gage, Bella and Joshua; her daughter-in-law Lesia Cavenaugh; her sister Dorothy Sholar of Pin Hook; her siblings-in-law, Barbara Hatcher (NC) of Mooresville and Aaron Cavenaugh (Jenny) of Wallace; and her close friend Alma Matthews of Beulaville. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.