Mary "Rozy" Capps

Mary “Rozy” Capps, 92, of Beaufort, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at PruittHealth Crystal Coast in Beaufort.

Mary retired from AT&T after more than 30 years of dedicated service. She was a longtime member of Aversboro Road Baptist Church in Garner, North Carolina, where she found community and spiritual connection. In addition to her professional and church life, Mary gave her time as a volunteer with the Garner Area Ministry, reflecting her commitment to helping others.

Following her retirement, Mary embraced her love of travel and explored many parts of the world. She also enjoyed floral arranging, a creative pursuit that brought beauty and joy to those around her.

A service will be held at a later date in Clayton, NC.

She is survived by her son, Lon “Sparky” Piner and wife, Claire of Smyrna; stepson, Richard Capps and wife, Christy of Saraland, AL; stepson, Johnny Ray Capps of Newton, NC; grandson, Christopher Piner of Beaufort; granddaughter, Mary Ann Sanders and husband, Scott of Chesapeake, VA; grandson, Jimmy Paul Piner of Beaufort; grandson, John Patrick Piner and wife, Kalah of Beaufort; grandson, Ryan Capps of Saraland, AL; grandson, Jack Carter of Saraland, AL; granddaughter, Marissa Lambert and husband, Brannon of Raleigh; granddaughter, Autumn Thompson and husband, Michael of San Fransico, CA; 14 great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter; daughter-in-law, Barbara Piner of Beaufort.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Gladys Smith; son, Jarvis Moore Piner II; husband, Raymond Issaac Capps; sister, Mattie Englund; two brothers, Henry Glenn Smith and George Victor Smith.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net

Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.