Mary Ann Hoy of Burgaw was granted her angel wings on Monday, October 20, 2014 as she passed gently from her earthly life at her home surrounded with love by her family.

She was born in Pender County, the daughter of the late Daniel Albert and Florence Estelle Moore Ivey. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Redlin; and brothers, Daniel Ivey, James Ivey and Horace Ivey.

Mary Ann is survived by her caring and loving husband, Edwin John Hoy; brother, Hugh Ivey and his wife, Eulema of Dover, Arkansas; sister, Alice Ivey of Burgaw; nieces and nephews, Sherry Comentale, Ronnie Ivey, Kay Bates, J. D. Ivey, Robin Ivey, Hugh Ivey, Jr., Lou Myers, Brenda Gerganous, Albert Ivey, Tommy Ivey, Karen Boek and Kathy Thornton; many great nieces and nephews; and many great great nieces and nephews.

She was retired from Space General and Analog Technology in California.

Not only was Mary Ann a beloved wife and wonderful sister and aunt, but a generous friend to all who knew her. She brought a great deal of grace, goodness and compassion into this world. Her joy in life will not be forgotten.

Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014 in Oleander Memorial Gardens with Mr. Bobby Futrell officiating.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw.

Mary Ann and her family suggest that you consider making a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

Mary Ann's family would like to express their grateful appreciation for the love and care given to Mary Ann and to them by Sherry Comentale, Jennifer Henry and Lower Cape Fear Hospice caregivers.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.

Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014 in Oleander Memorial Gardens with Mr. Bobby Futrell officiating.

The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw.