Mary McAlister

May 9, 1927 - February 10, 2021

Mary Ann McCall McAlister, 93, of Cornelius went to be with her Lord the morning of February 10, 2021. She was born in Hickory, NC on May 9, 1927 to Grover and Laura McCall. She always said her parents were the best parents any one could have asked for. Mary was a loving and devoted wife to George McAlister for 73 joyous years. She was a mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was loved by her family. Mary was a faithful Christian and lifelong member of Mt. Zion U.M.C. and the F.W. Kiker Fellowship Class. She was a 1944 graduate of Cornelius High School and Carolina Business School. After retiring from the U.S. Post Office, Mary loved to traveled with George and their many friends. Every summer was spent at Rock Springs Camp Ground to constantly renew their faith and friendships. She loved to square dance and was a charter member of the Cornelius Cut-Ups. She died with a kind heart and loving soul. Surviving family include her husband George H. McAlister; sons, Gary McAlister of Cornelius and Michael McAlister of Albany, GA; daughters, Cathy McAlister of Cornelius and Susan Gail Olson and son-in-law Sheldon Olson of Cornelius; and grandchildren, Britt McAlister, Cleat McAlister, and Susan Lee Olson; and great-grandson Maddox Olson. Preceded in death: Grandaughters Mary Laura Olson and Kristen Ashley Olson. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion U.M.C. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, February 13 at Mt. Zion U.M.C. with burial following in the church cemetery. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.