Marie Scott Ward

Marie Scott Ward, 97, of Kannapolis, passed away, Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at her home.

She was born October 3, 1929 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Daniel Jenkins Scott and Bessie Allen Scott.

Marie worked at Cannon Mills for many years she then went to work at Terry Products where she retired. She was a faithful member of Shadybrook Baptist where she sang in the choir and served as a deacon. She was a caregiver she always thought of everyone before herself, she was an amazing cook, and a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husbands Bill C. Ward and Millard Stamey, son, Tony G. Stamey, daughter, Susan Jo Carol Ward Hill, brother, Troy Scott.

Those left to cherish her memory, her children, Shirley Stamey Setzer (Steve), Pamela M. Stamey, daughter in law, Debbie Paige Stamey, grandchildren, Travis Setzer (Tammi), Amanda Setzer Rhodes (Jerome), Lee Hatchcock (Lalita), Ladd Stamey (Megan), Great grandchildren, Christian Setzer, William Setzer (Madisyn), Allie Setzer, Hunter Stamey, Justice Hatchcock, Great Great grandchildren, Isaiah Setzer, and brother Roy Scott.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2026 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charlie Littlejohn and Pastor Gray Clayton officiating, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.

A visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Whitley’s Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shadybrook Baptist Church C/O Food Pantry, 1009 Oakwood Ave. Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.