Marie Mcleod Castleberry, age 88 of Sanford, NC went home to be with her Lord and husband Raymond on Wednesday afternoon June 14, 2023. Marie passed at Westfield Rehabilitation & Health Center surrounded by her family while under the care of Westfield's staff and Liberty Home Care and Hospice after a fall and brief illness.

Marie was born in Randolph County, daughter of the late Claude and Leola Wood McLeod. Marie grew up in Asheboro. Marie met the love of her life, Raymond Clark Castleberry Jr. at the NC State Fair in Raleigh. Ray was from the New Hill and Apex community. After dating awhile, they were married April 11, 1952 in Lee County NC, where they built a life together celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary April 2022 with family and friends. Ray passed October 1, 2022. Marie spent most of her early life, giving birth and raising four children with Ray as a homemaker. Marie worked after the children were older at WSW Fabric Warehouse, Coca- Cola (Allied Fibers Cafeteria) and Fresh Choice Café. Marie enjoyed traveling, beach trips and cruises. She was a long-time member of the Eight of Hearts card club and other card clubs. Marie was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother (known as Granny Ree) and enjoyed spending time with family and friends

Marie was predeceased in death by her parents, husband, brother James Franklin Mcleod (Betty H), brother David Wood McLeod, and sister Alice Alease McLeod Landreth (Robert, "Bob") all of Asheboro. Marie is survived by her four children; Randy Castleberry and wife Robbie H. of Broadway; Shelia Byrd, husband Thesley of Sanford; Robin Castleberry, wife Tammy of Broadway: Jay Castleberry of Indiana and daughter-in-law Lisa Castleberry Clawson of Pennsylvania. Grandchildren: Thesley Byrd Jr., wife Mary Lee of Sanford; Jennifer Byrd Thomas, husband Kevin of Broadway; Amanda Castleberry Vizvary, husband Steve of Spout Springs; Joe Dan Castleberry, wife Olivia of Sanford; Joshua Castleberry, wife Sarah of Texas; Tyler Castleberry of Florida; Taylor Clawson and Kaitland Clawson of Pennsylvania. Marie is survived by twelve great- grandchildren, her brother-in-law Carl Castleberry, wife Pearl of Broadway; sister-in-law Marie Castleberry Kidle of Sanford; sister-in-law Wilma Craven McLeod of Asheboro.

Family and friends may pay their respects by visiting the home of Ray and Marie Saturday, June 17 between 2 and 5 PM. There will be no service at this time. In lieu of flowers and food, donations may be made to the Liberty Home Health and Hospice of Lee County, 1005 Carthage St. Sanford, NC 27330; Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County 2885 Lee Ave. Sanford, NC 27332 (cuoclc.org)

The family would like to thank Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center, Liberty Home Care and Hospice, their employees for the care they provided Marie. We say Thank you and God bless you for your work. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home Broadway. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com