Mary Ann Holden, 67 of Claremont passed away Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 6th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John Holden and Charlcie Grindstaff Holden. A daughter Mira Annette Edwards of Claremont; a son John Omar Edwards of Claremont; a sister Alma Lutz and husband Donald of Newton; two brothers Danny Holden and wife Wanda, Richard Holden and wife Niecy of Maiden; two grandchildren, Shakira Pettis, Charlsea (Bella) Lineberger of the home, and a number of nieces and nephews survive her. A visitation will be held 4:00-5:00 pm Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at Jenkins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Mary Ann Holden Memorial Fund at 4081 Startown Rd. Newton NC, 28658. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Holden family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.