Mary Rose Plyler McCants, 79, passed away June 1, 2026.

Born July 3, 1946, in Lancaster County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Hugh C. Plyler and Dera Hammond Plyler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul Plyler and Lynn Plyler, and her daughter-in-law Laura LaneMcCants. She is survived by her sister Jean Pardue (Bob), her sister-in-law Susan Plyler, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A graduate of Heath Springs High School in Heath Springs, SC, Mary Rose retired from the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services in 2013. She was a member of Bethpage United Methodist Church for 20+ years. Mary Rose, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, loved her family, unconditionally: Daughters—Alicia, Shawn, Heather and Laura; Grandchildren—Amanda & Anthony, Sherry & Dylan, Bethany & Peter, Nicole & Duane, Jonathan, Alex and Zoe; Great-grandchildren—Ayla Rose, Colton, Eli, Monty and Ivy. Last, but not least, she was Elvis’ number one fan! LOL

She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service for Mary Rose will be held on Saturday, July 11th, at 11am at Bethpage United Methodist Church, 109 Fellowship Avenue, Kannapolis.

Floral gifts may be sent to the family at 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Kannapolis NC 28083