Mary V. Wertz, 82, of Morganton, NC passed away on May 1, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Born Mary Virginia Hughes on January 15, 1942, to Walter and Ezel Hughes in Dixie, West Virginia. She met and married her husband, William L. Wertz, Sr. in 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her maternal parents; son, William L. Wertz, Jr. of Max Meadows, VA; brothers, Grant Hughes of Dixie, WV, Frank Hughes of Dixie, WV and James Hughes of TN; sisters, Betty Martinez and husband Leno of Wilmington, NC and Wanda Smith and husband Leroy of Dixie, WV; sister-in-law, Karen Harbough of Valdese, NC; in-laws, Emma and Charles Harbough; a number of nephews and nieces.

Mary is survived by her husband of 65 years, William L. Wertz, Sr. of the home; daughters, Kimberly Lail and husband Johnny Lail, Jr. of the home, Rebecca Raymond and husband Steve Raymond of Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Kessa Kress of Morganton, Courtney Merrill of Casar, NC, Lelynd Raymond, Vanessa of Virginia, Zach Wertz of Virginia, Josh Wertz of Virginia, Heather of Virginia, Chris Raymond and Andrew Raymond; great-grandchildren, Skyler Kress, Emma and Alaina Alexander; along with numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mary was a dedicated wife and mother her entire life. After raising her children, she ventured out into the workforce, first working at Walmart and Lowe’s Hardware.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to The Salvation Army.

There are no scheduled services at this time.