Mary Martha Mathis Szymborski, age 92, passed away on February 6, 2021 at Wendover Hospice.

Born in Greenville, SC on May 5, 1928, Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas William Mathis, Sr. and Mattie Hughes Smith Mathis.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Paul E. Szymborski Sr. on October 31, 2009; by her sister Eileen M Armstrong and her brothers, T.W. Mathis, Jr., Sam Milton Mathis, and Andrew Mathis.

Mary is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Paul Jr. and Jane Szymborski of Shelby and Tom and Patti Szymborski of Durham along with her loving grandchildren Charlie Szymborski (Samantha Leonard) of Davidson, NC, Tracy Szymborski (Michael Shope) of Boiling Springs, NC, and three great grandsons, David and Will Szymborski, Cooper Shope. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws Frances Mathis of Liberty SC, Lyda Mathis of Landrum SC, and many nieces and nephews; and by her very dear friend Jean Miller.

The family would like to thank the staff of Helping Hands especially Tammy Donaldson, Shanti Jadoobir, Emily Rountree, Ruth Bagwell and Carol Staie and Cleveland County Hospice.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday February 9, 2021 at 2:00PM at Sunset Cemetery, 412 Sumter Street, Shelby, NC officiated by The Reverend Father Michael Kottar Celebrant. Due to the pandemic, please practice safe distancing and wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Mary Help of Christians Parish, 818 McGowan Road, Shelby NC 28150 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby NC 28150.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory.