Marie Reese Mast, age 88, of Sugar Grove, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023, at Glenbridge Heath and Rehab.

Mrs. Marie Mast was born July 15, 1934, in the Zionville, NC community, a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Johnson Reese. She was a retired seamstress of 35 years from Shadowline. She was a member of Zionville Baptist Church, in her later years, she attended Mabel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Mast is survived by one daughter, Wanda Mast Johnson of Zionville; one son, Michael Lee Mast and wife Diane of Zionville; one grandson, William Mast of Sugar Grove; two granddaughters, Amber Jackson and husband Garrick of Boone, and Ayla Cook and husband Jason of Zionville; four great-grandsons, Isaiah Mast, Jayden Cook, Jaxon Cook and Maddox Bevins; five great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Mast, Madison Mast, and her mother Amanda Bevins, Gracie Jackson, Ellary Jackson, and Josie Cook. In addition, she is survived by two sisters-in-law Nola Reece of Lenoir and Joann Reese of Trade, TN. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Lee Mast, a son-in-law, Preacher Carl M. Johnson, sisters Jewell Reese and Betty Lewis, and brothers Johnny Reese, Burl Reese, and Arvel Reese.

Though many knew her as Marie, she was better known as "Nannie" to her family. Not only was she quick witted with an amazing sense of humor, but she also had a heart that cared deeply for those she loved. That love was most evident when she was in the company of her grandchildren, especially her great-grandchildren. If a baby was nearby, you could bet that she would have them in her lap rocking them to sleep or feeding them snacks, so they never went hungry. We were all envious of her green thumb and her beautiful flowers that would grow leaps and bounds in her care. During the spring and summer months, you would find her on her front porch waving to every passerby as well as those walking the track at the old Cove Creek School. She knew many wonderful people whom she spoke of fondly. We are comforted by the fact that she knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior and is now in Heaven.

Prior to her time at Glenbridge Health and Rehab, she was cared for, in her home, by many family members. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff and nursing care at Glenbridge. She was treated with such kindness and respect in her short time there. We are eternally grateful to her nurses that painted her nails or just sat and held her hand during their shift. We took comfort in knowing that the nurses loved and cared for her as if she was their own grandmother.

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Reese Mast will be conducted Friday morning, February 10, 2023, at 11:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Preacher Leonard Fletcher, Preacher Derick Wilson and Preacher Eugene Braswell. Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family will receive friends Friday morning, from 10:00 until 11:00, at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the Mast family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com.

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.