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Mary Frances Rescigno, 80, of Cornelius, found peace Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born December 28, 1944, in Asheville, NC, daughter of the late Robert Edsel Maupin and Thelma Varetta "Muzzy" Maupin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry Rescigno Jr. of 28 yrs who will be waiting for her with the biggest hug and Granddaughter, McKenna Kee. She will be cherished by her surviving family: Sister, Victoria "Vicki" Kistler (David) of Pineville NC; Daughter Stephanie Edwards Kee (Scott) of Mooresville NC, Daughter Kimberly Edwards Smith (Tom) of Whitewood SD; Grandchildren, Samantha Edlund and Eric Edlund, Marshal Smith, Ruby Smith and Rose Smith; Great grandson, Daniel Smith Mary spent her childhood in Asheville, NC surrounded by extended family. She spoke often of her Daddy "her Hero", her Mother's extravagant meals and her baby Sister who lovingly called her Sissy. Most important to her was her family and friends. She will forever be remembered as Momma, Mother Dearest, Our Favorite, Nana, Nana Banana, Mae Mae, Sissy, Marvelous Mary, Miss Mary, and the Voice and the Smile of Target. Mary's pride and joy was her family. From banana bread, whoopie pies and Christmas tree cookies; "spa"days, mini golf, scary movies and lots of buttered popcorn; making sure we all took our vitamin gummies, spoiling us with surprise Christmas boxes, the best cards ever with her beautiful cursive handwriting, and children's books with the most touching inscriptions. The beach was her happy place, and she was always dreaming up ways to take another family beach trip. She made us all believe we were her "favorites" and I believe we all were! Mary had the sweetest smile and would make friends with EVERYONE she happened to cross paths with. For more than 10 years, she was employed at the Target at Huntersville. What started as a job to keep her busy after the death of her husband, turned into a much greater purpose. She loved her Target Family dearly, and customers would wait in her line even when the other lines were empty. We will remember her love of caramel macchiato's, payday bars and raisinets, her countless owl mugs (and everything else owls) and she loved sitting on her back porch getting some sun, reading and watching the birds at her bird feeder. A Celebration of life service will be held by the family at Cavin Cook in Mooresville on Thursday, November 20th. Visitation 3:30pm-5:00pm. Service 5:00pm-5:45pm. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to all the hospice nurses, doctors and staff from S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, her beloved Target of Huntersville family for their unwavering support, her church family from The Bridge Church of the Nazarene in Mooresville and countless friends who loved her dearly. Your kindness will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House of Mooresville OR The Food Pantry of the Bridge Church of the Nazarene in Mooresville. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville is proudly serving the Rescigno family.

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Mary Maupin Rescigno

December 28, 1944 - November 13, 2025