Mary Elizabeth Clark Icard, 71, of Connelly Springs, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Amorem Burke Hospice.

Mary was born on August 22, 1951 to the late Dick and Juanita Clark in San Diego, CA, where her dad was serving in the US Navy.

She attended Caldwell County Schools and later worked at Alba Waldensian, Dolly Hosiery, and other manufacturing companies. Mary enjoyed attending car shows, where she entered her 1977 Nova; watching westerns, especially those starring John Wayne; exploring back, country roads; and going to drag races. She also enjoyed riding on steam trains.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Linda Walker and Patricia Dye; brother, Jerry (Cricket) Clark; niece, Michelle East; nephew, Jeff Oliver; and in-laws, Loya Lester and Wanda Faye Icard.

Mary is survived by her husband of 43 years, David Icard; brothers-in-law, Johnny Icard and wife, Melba and Billy Icard and wife, Jamie; nieces, Maria Ledbetter; Donna Stevens and husband, Chad; Doreen Parsons and husband, Mark; and Kellie Icard; nephews, Jimmy Farr and wife, Macy; Lee Icard, Christopher Icard, and Nicholas Icard; uncle, Gary Clark; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service for Mary will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Icard’s Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Eldon Hinegardner and Rev. Shane Ramsey officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to Icard’s Grove Baptist Church, 3097 Icard’s Grove Church Ave., Connelly Springs, NC 28612.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the Icard Family.