Mary Louvene Sanders Fields
November 26, 1935 ~ October 7, 2023
Mary Louvene Sanders Fields of Carthage, NC, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on October 7, 2023. Mary was a beautiful, kind, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her love for her family was steadfast and boundless. She enjoyed listening to music, reading, dancing, shopping, and traveling with D.A., but most of all spending time with her family.
Born on November 26, 1935, in Eagle Springs, North Carolina, Mary was one of eleven children. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Doctor A. “D.A./Doc” Fields, her parents, Grover C. Sanders and Nepsie E. McKenzie Sanders, brothers Raymond, Reid, J.D., Clark, and Major Sanders, and sisters Monnie Jones, Velna Newberry, Vida Richardson, Geraldine Moore, and Faye Sanders.
Mary is survived by daughter Kim Fields and husband Curt Schmeck; son David Fields and wife Jessie Fields; grandchildren, Taylor Schmeck, Mary Schmeck, Doctor Fields, Ella Fields, and Tula Fields; sisters-in-law, Dora Maness, and Lorraine Williams; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Cool Springs Methodist Church, Carthage, NC, 28327, followed by visitation in the church fellowship hall.
The family would like to thank all of Mary’s caregivers and First Health Hospice & Palliative Care for their wonderful care of Mary during her illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Health Hospice & Palliative Care, P.O. Box 3000, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Online condolences may be offered at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fields family.
My beautiful Aunt Lou who always treated me like one of her own. I have so many fond memories of time spent with her and my Uncle DA. They both had a hand in molding me into who I am today. Much love to Kim and David and their families.
Aunt Lou was such an incredible woman of grace and elegance! She is so loved and will be missed by all. Prayers for strength for Kim, David and family during this difficult time.
I first met Lou in 1979, when she and Doc dropped off their daughter, Kim, at Marshall. I have many, many fond memories of times spent with Lou and Doc over the intervening years. I have recipes in my recipe box that were Lou’s, and I think of her each time I make them. Lou was a beautiful lady, both inside and out. She will be missed by so many. My sympathies to Kim, David, and all her loved ones.
My heart goes out to David, Kim, and all of Lou’s beloved family and friends. Hoping many lovely memories bring you comfort.
One of the most kind ladies I have ever met. Always made me feel very special when we went to
West Virginia. It was so fun when Aunt Lou and Uncle DA came to see us too. Mama and Daddy always spoke so highly of them. Both are missed greatly. They are both in heaven together and healed.
Thanks for letting me be there!