Mary Lou Dishman, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
Mary was born on March 3, 1938, in Statesville and was the daughter of the late Edward Dishman and Darlin McDaniel Dishman. Mary worked at Thomasville Furniture as a machinist for many years before retiring. Mary loved playing Bingo.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Barnette, and two sisters, Cathleen Wallace and Daisy Dishman.
She is survived by five sons, Lonnie Lambert (Virginia), Donnie Lambert, Samuel Lambert (Bonnie), Bobby Lambert (Sherry), and Randy Lambert; one sister, Flossie Bustle; six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at Troutman Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 1, at Troutman Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery officiated by Rev. Scott Bustle.
Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.
My family lived close to the Dishman family and I played with Mary Lou, Flossie and Cathleen. I went fishing in the creek with their dad Ed. I never forgot this family. Betty Little Morton.