Annie Kate Mabe McFayden, 85, of Ellerbe, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Mrs. McFayden was born Feb. 17, 1941 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late James H. Mabe and Lucy Belle Wilkins Mabe Shankle.
She graduated from Ellerbe High School, Class of 1958, was a member of Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church and had attended Saron Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and playing Rook with her siblings. She had retired from ADS Manufacturing.
Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Bill McFayden; children, Randy McFayden (Regina) and Terri McFayden; granddaughter, Abby McFayden; siblings, Glenn Mabe, Debbie Robinson and Eddie Mabe; and niece and nephews, Kerri Borthayre (Stephen), Eddie Mabe II and Rodney Mabe (Lynne).
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Watson and the Rev. Wayne Luck officiating. The Rev. Dr. John G. McFayden will hold a private committal service in the Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to: Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church, c/o Tommy O’Neal, P.O. Box 895, Ellerbe, NC 28338; or to the Chapel Hill Breast Cancer Foundation, chbcf.com/donate.html.
Condolences may be made online at carterfuneral.net.
