Mary Hinson McDowell

Mary Hinson McDowell, age 91, of Montgomery County NC, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, July4, 2026 at Sandy Ridge Memory Care in Candor Nc after an extended decline in health.

She was born on August 19, 1934, in Montgomery County NC and was the daughter of the late Alma Rebecca and William Claude Hinson from Candor NC.

Upon graduating from Candor School, Mary moved to Asheboro and began a lifelong career at Acme-McCrary Corporation. She was employed at the Asheboro location until retiring. Mary was a dedicated worker and loved working for this textile company. She moved back to Montgomery County to the family farm upon retiring.

Mary loved to work in her flower beds, shopping, and spending time with her family. She especially loved going out to eat with her cousins after moving back to Candor. Mary also loved Gospel Music, having grown up with her mother playing the organ. She frequented services and events at Sardis United Methodist Church, which she attended in her youth. After moving back to Montgomery County, she also frequently attended Main Street Baptist Church in Biscoe.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Coy McDowell. She was also preceded in death by her brother James Hinson, Sr and sister Earline Crook, nephews Barry Hinson and Carl Crook and sister-in-law, Lou Ellen Hinson.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lola Hinson and six of her seven children and their families; brother, Ernest Hinson, his two sons and one daughter and their families; sister, Claudia Spoon, her three sons and their families; sister, Irene Reeves and her four children and their families; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Although Mary and Coy had no children of their own, Mary spent precious time with several of her nieces over many years.

There will be a viewing available at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 8 at 2:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery at 11:00 AM, officiated by Rev. Glenn Hancock and Pastor Bill Bean.

Briggs-Candor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.