Mrs. Mary Rozier Paul Walters, age 100, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at GlenFlora Assisted Living Center in Lumberton, NC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on November 24, 1919 to the late Moses Daniel Paul and the late Mary Perry Paul. She was employed with the state of NC as a case worker for the Dept. of Social Services until her retirement. She was also a lifelong member of Eastwood Holiness Church in Lumberton, NC.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hytch Weldow Walters; a son, Weldon Walters; two daughters, Rhonda Walters and Glenda Zyla; a grandson, Peter Zyla; a brother, Pickett Paul; four sisters: Clara Cannon, Ethel Apolare, Ruth Humphrey, and Jane P. Blackmon; and a special nephew, Larry Blackmon.

She is survived by three grandsons: Alan Walters (Ola), Gary Walters (Tonya), and Chris Walters (Cheryl); 7 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Zell Davis; a very special and devoted nephew, Joe Benson Blackmon; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020, at 10:00 AM at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton with Rev. Joe Bounds officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and nurses of GlenFlora for their excellent care of Mrs. Walters throughout the years.