Mary Frances Dulin Hough

Mary Frances Dulin Hough, 93, of Midland, NC, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1931 to Frank and Burl Dulin. She graduated in 1949 from Bain High School, Mint Hill, NC, where she excelled in home economics and secretarial classes. She was actively involved in theater performances and basketball. She was married to Charles Allen Hough, 53 years until his passing in 2002.

Mary had an accomplished career with Cabarrus County Chamber of Commerce, Redmond Tire, Pelton & Crane Dental equipment manufacturing in Charlotte, where she held many positions, finally as a product quality inspector before retiring in 1998. After retirement, Mary contributed over 3500 hours volunteering at Atrium Health Hospital in Concord where she served in the important role of dispatcher at the front desk, helping visitors and patients. She was honored for her dedicated service and enjoyed working with the other volunteers. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church for over 70 years, serving on church committees and participating in Christmas pageants and sewing for mission projects. 

Mary was revered for her steadfast support to extended family and friends. She was always available to help loved ones when they needed her, offering her time, financial guidance, and a caring heart. Her selflessness and dedication to her family were a testament to her loving nature and strong sense of kinship. She was an expert seamstress making her own clothes and those for her family and was always fashionably dressed.

Mary had three children: Bill, Beth, and Pam. She is survived by her son, William Hough (Ann) of Charlotte, NC; her daughter, Pamela Brock (John) of Greenville, SC; her grandson, Jonathan Stewart Hough (Kyle) of Charlotte, NC; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen; her daughter, Teresa Beth Hough Koestal; and her siblings; Sam Dulin, Evelyn Osborne, Dorothy Roberts, Lois Robinson, John Dulin, Bill Dulin, Betty Kimbro, and Elizabeth Brown, all from Charlotte area.

A visitation will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Bethel Church, 12700 Idlebrook Road , Midland, NC 28107. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm. A burial will be immediately following service in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cabarrus County ( https://www.atriumhealthfoundation.org/get-involved/donate/  ) or Feed the Souls food pantry at Bethel Church, 12700 Idlebrook Road, Midland, NC 28107.

The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the caregivers for all their loving care for our mother.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Hough family.