Ms. Mary Ellen Loyd Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Ms. Mary Ellen Loyd

Ms. Mary Ellen Loyd, 85, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Hospice of the Piedmont, High Point, North Carolina. She was born April 18, 1939, in Franklin County, NC, the daughter of Jeff and Reola Massey.

In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Louise Chavis of High Point, and a brother from Monroe, NC.

Mary completed her associate's degree in business administration at Brookstone College in Greensboro, NC. She dedicated most of her adult career to healthcare, starting her journey at Wesleyan Arms in High Point, NC, and later, High Point Regional Hospital, where she devoted herself to providing high-quality care until her well-deserved retirement.

Mary loved spending quality time with her family and friends, having fun, laughing, and telling jokes. She never met a stranger. She loved shopping, especially thrifting, to find unique and stylish pieces. Mary's keen eye for fashion and her love for exquisite scents and beautiful jewelry were distinctive elements of her personal style.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Willis LaShay Covington of High Point, NC; her close niece, Lutricia Mirwani of High Point, NC; two grandchildren, LaToya Murphy of High Point, NC, and Willis Covington of Clemmons, NC; eight great-grandchildren, a host of great-nephews and nieces many friends and loved ones.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Sending my Condolences 💐 to the family at this difficult time. Mary holds a special place in my heart 💔. She was such a sweet and wonderful woman of God. I'll never forget her. She's gained her wings free from pain and is in the hands of our Father in Heaven. Rest On my Dear Friend 🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️
Vickey McCullough and Family

To Mrs. Mary's family: my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult period and in the days to come. Mrs. Mary and I used to talk every Monday,Wednesday and Friday. Such a sweet lady. I really miss her. May you find some comfort in happy memories of Mrs. Mary. Be Blessed!! Jessie Leak

Hello, Family!
Mary was indeed a Lovely Woman of God who Loved people. Mary was my student at Brookstone College. Mary always exceeded expectations. Mary used her special skills to help others in her Family, in Church, and the Community. Mary was warm and friendly to all.
God Bless You All!
Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green

To the Family of Ms. Mary E. Loyd. We will keep your family in our prayers. You have our genuine and sincerest condolences.
Oree and Bernadette White | Evans, GA

Praying for the family and sending my condolences
Janet Hill Graham

Sorry for your loss but you well see them again. Gloria little

My condolences to the Loyd family. So sorry for your loss. 5

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