Flora Mae Cameron Pettit

Mae Cameron Pettit, 96, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, surrounded by family.

Mae was born in Moore County on October 29th, 1928, to the late John Carlyle and Linda Ann Johnson Cameron. She is preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers; her husband of 73 years, Raymond Crawford Pettit; her son, Johnny Pettit and his wife, Cheryl; her grandson, Phillip Pettit; and her great granddaughter, Chloe Stevenson.

Mae is survived by her children; Don Pettit and his wife Phyllis of Siler City, Linda Goodman, and her husband, James of Siler City; and Doris Holt and her husband, Richard of Sanford; her grandchildren, Kim Lilly and her husband, Stephen of Siler City; Jill Messer and Russell Ray of Snow Camp; Donna Stevenson and her husband, Scott of Siler City; Tammy Everett and her husband, Rob of Wagram; Jennifer Woodell and her husband, Ryan of Siler City; Gavin Holt and Carrie Council of Greensboro; and eight great grandchildren, Avery, Christopher, Matthew, LeeAnn, Cameron, Jaylan, Caleb, and Ava.

Mae enjoyed her flowers and flower gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and going shopping at local yard sales. She loved cooking, especially her requested chicken and dumplings. Mae was a member of Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church. She will be truly missed by all that knew her and loved her.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at 2 pm, at Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 12-2 pm at the church on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, and other times at Linda’s home, 111 Nelson St., Siler City, NC 27344. Burial will follow service in the church cemetery. Reverend Ray Gooch and Jimmy Coore will be officiating the services.

Memorials can be made to Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church, 1225 Mount Vernon Springs Rd., Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Pettit family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com