Mary Alice Epperson Hiatt

Mrs. Mary Alice Epperson Hiatt, 84, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Hiatt was born July 17, 1942, in Patrick County, VA, one of ten children born to the late Rufus and Bessie King Epperson. Mary was a hardworking and devoted woman who dedicated 37 years of service to Proctor-Silex Inc. and later spent five years working in the cafeteria at Central Middle School. A faithful member of Westside Baptist Church, she treasured her faith and the fellowship of her church family. Above all, Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished the life she shared with her family. The love she gave and the memories she created will remain a lasting blessing to those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alex Wayne Hiatt; two children, Timothy Wayne Hiatt (Jackie) and Alison Hiatt York (Keith); four grandchildren, Gatlin Hiatt, Tyler Hiatt, Austin York (Kelsey), and Amelia York (Brandon Sheppard); a great-grandchild, Billie Ann York; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hiatt was preceded in death by four sisters, Shirley Bowman, Ruby Senter, Alpha Ritenour, and an infant sister; and five brothers, David Epperson, Haywood Epperson, Charles Epperson, Granville Epperson, and Woodrow Epperson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Westside Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the church. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home for the kindness, love, and compassion shown to Mary and her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, P.O. Box 325, Dobson, NC 27017; or Westside Baptist Church, 107 Spring Creek Trail, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.