Mary Carter Harris Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Carter Harris of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, who passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Rutherford and Leona Isom Rutherford; her siblings, William "Teeny" Rutherford, Johnny Rutherford, JD Rutherford and Dorothy Scalf; and her former husband Ward Carter.

She is survived by: her sisters, Betty Santos and Shirley Clark.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in her honor to The American Heart Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holding Funeral Home Inc

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Wed

Mar 12

Viewing

Holding Funeral Home
17 E 3rd St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

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Mar 13

Committal service

Powell Valley Memorial Gardens
5650 Powell Valley Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

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Mar 13

Funeral service

Powell Valley Memorial Gardens
5650 Powell Valley Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

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