Mary Lou Tatham Warrick

mary lou warrick

August 13, 1934 ~ September 6, 2026

Born in: Canton, North Carolina
Resided in: Asheville, North Carolina

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Mary Lou Tatham Warrick, 92, passed away Sunday, September 6 in Asheville, NC.

Mary Lou was born August 13, 1934, to the late Henry and Victoria Tatham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James Lee Warrick; daughter, Jan Warrick; brothers Olin and Raymon Tatham; and sisters, Nettie Broyles and Bettie Thompson.

Mary Lou, a native of Canton, NC, graduated in 1952 from Canton High School. She then graduated in 1955 from Memorial Mission School of Nursing where she was a proud Mission Belle. She retired as a Registered Nurse in 1994. She spent most of her life in the Avery’s Creek community where she was a faithful member of Long Shoals Baptist Church. She enjoyed her retirement winters in Fort Myers Beach, FL and spending time with her cherished family and friends.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughters, Marque Goodrich and her husband Tom of Asheville, and Paula Stegall and her husband David of Fairview; grandchildren, Marian Rapp, and her husband, Andrew of Denver, CO, Elise Karpinski of Nashville TN, and Jared Stegall and his wife Alex of Silver Spring, MD; great grandchildren, Jack Karpinski, Nalia Karpinski, and Marley Rapp.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12 at 10:30 am at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 am. Burial will then take place immediately following at Roberts Memorial Park.

Mary Lou loved flowers and they will be appreciated or donations can be made to Long Shoals Baptist Church, 661 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704.

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The Family Will Greet Friends: September 12, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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Funeral Service: September 12, 2026 11:30 am

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

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  1. Marque and Paula, My heart and prayers are with you. Aunt Moo was a bright star and one of a kind. She was always so loving and supportive of my family throughout the years. I could always count her sweet smile and a good laugh. There are so many good memories of her with Nettie and Bettie. I know they are all together now and what a reunion that must be. Love to your family at this difficult time.

    Love,
    Mira

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  2. What a blessing to have been a caregiver for your mom. Then to learn she grew up and knew my dads family. Loved her dearly and she will be missed.

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    • You were such a blessing to us, Kay. Thank you for being such a great caregiver. It was always comforting to know you were with her.

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  3. TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. OF MRS.( MARY LOU TATHAM ).I AM SO SORRY FOR THE OF A BEAUTIFUL PERSON WHO HAD A BEAUTIFUL SOUL.U COULDN’T HELP BUT TOO LOVE HER SHE SO UP BEAT .I LOVE BEING HER CAREGIVER..SHE WILL BE MISS BY SO MANY OF US..SHE IS AT PEACE NOW. NO MORE PAIN OF SUFFERING..WE LOVED MS MARY LOU ❤️. BUT OUR LOVING ( GOD ) LOVES HER MORE..SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL SWEET ANGEL WATCHING OVER US ALL.TO HER DAUGHTER U ALL REALLY LOVED YOUR MOTHER AND U ALL MADE SURE SHE TAKING GOOD CARE OF BY US..U ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES…LOVE U ALL…

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  4. TO .MARQUE AND PAULA..U ALL WAS SO BLESS TOO HAVE HAD SUCH BEAUTIFUL MOTHER. AND U BOTH SHOW HOW MUCH U ALL LOVED HER..I SAW HOW MUCH LOVE ❤️ U ALL HAD FOR .MS.MARY LOU..SHE HAD A BEAUTIFUL SPRIT AND A LOVING SOUL..U BOTH DID WONDERFUL TAKING CARE OF YOUR MOTHER..I WANT TOO THANK U BOTH FOR LETTING ME BE A PART OF U ALL LIFE .AND GETTING TOO KNOW MS. MARY LOU..MAY ( GOD ) CONTINUE TOO BE WITH U ALL DOING THIS TIME OF SORROW HURT AND PAIN .ITS GOING BE HARD WITHOUT YOUR MOTHER BUT EACH DAY WILL GET BETTER..I PRAY THAT ( GOD ) GIVE U ALL THE STRENG U WILL NEED TOO GET THROUGH 🙏 EACH AND EVERY DAY TOO COME..I AM FEELING THE PAIN AS WELL.I MSS MY CARD PARTNER AND DOING HER HAIR AND NAILS.SHE MADE MY DAY.SO MUCH EASY BEING WITH HER..OUR ( LOVING GOD ) HAS BEAUTIFUL 😇 IN HEAVEN..LOVE U ALL…RIH( MRS.MARY LOU )..

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  6. Dear Marque, Paula& Family
    Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time, your Mom was one of a kind we have many happy memories with her and your Dad we will cherish them always and know they are together again in heaven.
    God Bless you all

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  7. Miss Mary Lou was a beautiful soul inside and out! I am blessed to have spent so much time with “Moo”, and her family! It was a honor to have known her, and every moment and memory is so precious to me! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be with your mom! She left a legacy! 🙏❤️

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  8. Dear Marque and Paula,
    I cannot describe to you how my heart felt as I read the beautiful words in mama Moo’s Mary Lou’s obituary…surreal!
    The loss of this lovely lady is gonna take me just a minute. We will all be together again. One day is the comfort for sure. I loved your mother dearly and I have many fond memories at your old house up on the hill.
    Blessings to you both,
    Sherri

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  9. Dear Marque and Paula,
    We rarely saw each other the last few years, but I carried her in my heart and cherished the friendship of so many years ago. She was a beautiful soul, inside and out. My prayers are with you all.

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  10. Paula and Marque
    Well word’s just can’t describe how much your Mom and Dad meant to Dawn and I.
    I will cherish the memories we all made together. Oh the stories I could tell. Both your parents were such a blessing to us. I will miss your Mom.

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  11. Mary Lou (Moo) was a fun loving, giving & special lady. She was devoted to her friends, family and her faith. She was a big influence in my life growing up and will be missed by many. My prayers are with her family.

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  12. Remembering you in prayer…your Mom and Dad were special friends to me and my husband Grady (Bobby). He and Jim shared many eventful times together at Arden Post Office.

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  13. I worked with Mary Lou at Crawford & Co. We worked on several Workers Comp. claims together. Sorry to hear of her passing.

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  14. I was so blessed to have the privilege of knowing your family as your neighbor. Much love to your family at this difficult time. Jayne Brown

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  15. Dear Mary Lou, thank you for being one of those cornerstone Moms in my childhood. I have such fond memories of you. You were so caring, with so many smiles and laughs. You will always be a special person in my heart. To Marque and the rest of the family, I pray for your comfort. We are never ready for this moment, but I believe this is the beginning of a new life. We have lost a special person in our lives, but heaven has a very special Angel now. God Bless.

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  16. So sorry to hear of the passing of my dear childhood friend “Moo” we hre up next door to each other and spent many days playing together. I loved her dearly. My prayers 🙏 to each of the family. Jean Trantham Littlejohn

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  17. I just now learned of Mary Lou’s passing. I am very saddened to learn of this, but now she is reunited with many of her relatives and friends. She had a long and productive life and touched many souls. I had the honor of working with Mary Lou at Crawford and Company Risk Management at Executive Park in the late 1980s and early 1990s. I was a Claims Adjuster just over from her desk. Mary Lou was a joy to be around, always positive and really knew her stuff in medical rehabilitation, having a strong nursing background from way back.. When my late wife Judy and I wed in 1992 Mary Lou took extra time to wish Judy and me the best in the future. You could tell it was from the heart. I was also fortunate to meet her husband Jim from time to time when he would drop by the office. He was just like Mary Lou > always positive and upbeat. To Mary Lou’s family and friends my deepest sympathy. It was such a pleasure to work with Mary Lou. I will miss her greatly. Her glass was always half full! Gerry Huntley, Fairview, NC. 828-318-4013. gerryh1947@yahoo.com

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  18. Marque and Paula, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a good woman and neighbor. You have my sincere condolences.

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