Mary Marie Crain

Mrs. Mary Marie Crabtree Crain, age 50, of Timberlake, NC, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born on January 3rd, 1976, to the late James and Brenda “Dianne” Jones.

Mary was a free, fiery spirit. She enjoyed helping others, making people laugh, and being the center of attention. She loved her family, especially her devoted and loving dog, Dixie. She took great pride in her heritage and being from the South. Mary enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Mary loved deeply. She suffered so much in her short life. Her family joked that she had 9 lives and would outlive them all. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Crain was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Steven Crain Sr.; stepson, Steven Crain Jr.; twin daughters, Erika and Brenda Crain; Aunt, Sandra “Donnie” Wood; Uncle, Talton Wood, Jr.; Grandparents, Talton and Elsie Wood; Beloved 4-legged child, Dixie.

Mrs. Crain is survived by her sons, Anthony “TJ” Jones (Samantha), James Schunke (Dallas), and Joshua Crain; daughter, Jessica Crain Crutchfield (Joshua); stepdaughter Abbie Jackson; brother, Bobby Crabtree (Jennifer); aunts, Sarah “Kay” Hurst, Edith “Fay” Howerton, and Beverly “Monnie” Oldham (Eddie); Grandchildren, Shane Jones, Bentley Jones, Maddison Collins-Crutchfield, Shaea Jones, Henry Schunke, Samuel Schunke, Michael Schunke, Benjamin Schunke, Stella Schunke, Austin Burchett, and Baby Boy Crutchfield; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation will be held at Hudson Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Chase Greene officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Shane Jones, Joshua Crain, James Schunke, Jessica Crutchfield, Bentley Jones, Anthony Jones, and Joshua Crutchfield.

Flowers are acceptable.