Mary Esther Mathison Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Esther Mathison of New Bern, North Carolina, born in Lenoir, North Carolina, who passed away on January 5, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Ashley Heath; and her siblings, Gertrude Jackson, Ruth Cauley, Ashley Heath, Jr. and Eldon Heath.
She is survived by: her daughters, Sherry Franklin and Kelli Gountikas; her grandchildren, Brandon Gountikas and Hannah Mathison; her nieces, Irma Jean Kennedy and Joyce Cappolella; her nephew Leamon "Earl" Outlaw; her friend Irene Bailey; and also Bob (Willie).