Mary Jean Pyles
December 27, 1957 ~ January 20, 2026
Born in:
Yonkers, New York
Resided in:
Carthage, North Carolina
Mary Jean Pyles, 68, of Carthage, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on December 27, 1957, in Yonkers, New York. She was the daughter of the late Vincent and Agnes Pacione Imperia.
Mary is remembered for her love for Christ and her children. She was a fun, adventurous, witty, and often silly woman who loved spending time with her kids. She enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hiking and horseback riding, as well as hanging out with her beloved dog, Roxy. She loved working with wild burros, line dancing to country music, beautiful flowers, Hallmark movies, and Taco Tuesdays with her girlfriends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her children, Sarah (Steven) Barker and Cody Pyles of Carthage; brothers, Vinny (Patti) Imperia of Tempe, AZ, and Tony (Dee) Imperia of Humbolt, AZ; nieces and nephews, and granddaughter, Riley Barker of Carthage.
A private memorial service will be held by the family at New Covenant Fellowship Church on February 1, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Online condolences may be shared at PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving Mary Jean’s family.
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Sarah and Stephen,
I am very sorry for your loss but from pictures and what I have read she was Heaven’s gain! Praying that God’s peace and your memories will comfort you in the hours you need it most. Love y’all!
Dearest Mary: The first time I met you was at my own wedding in 1981 in Lansing MI. I felt we had a connection right from the start. You welcomed Kevin and me into your home until our things arrived to Phoenix from Michigan. We had so many laughs and wonderful holidays together. You were probably the least competitive person I knew until we played Shanghai! And we had so many great hours playing. Then there was the time we went with our husbands into an Ohio State bar in Phoenix and U of M was playing OSU. You decided it was a good idea to shout out F**k the Bucks!!! We were very fortunate that day but it was hilarious. Will always love and miss you.