Mary Alice Tucker Veasey, 79, of Creedmoor passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her home.

Born in Granville County on February 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Fred Robert Tucker Sr. and Hilda Clayton Tucker.

She retired from Suntrust Bank after seventeen years of service.

Mary led a life of service to the Lord. She was an active member of Olive Grove Baptist Church for many years where she was the nursery leader, Mission Friends leader, Girls Auxiliary leader, Sunday School teacher for ages 9-12, Bible School teacher and assisted in making the church flag. In later years, she attended Creedmoor Baptist and volunteered at the thrift shop, food pantry and enjoyed the Kathy Frye bible circle.

A lover of flowers, she was a member and supporter of the Granville Gardener's Club. Her favorite hobby, however was shopping at Belks and Kohls.

Her greatest gift was her charity to those she loved.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor officiated by Reverend Jim Shelley. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include her husband of fifty-eight years, Luther Aubrey Veasey Jr.; a daughter, Paula Veasey McKinzie (Randy); a son, Chris Veasey (Jennie); a granddaughter, Savannah McKinzie; a sister, Louetta Sasnett and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. at Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor.

Flowers are accepted.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor. Online condolences may be made at sossamonfuneralhome.com