Faison,

Maria Artis 34 passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.

Home Going Service will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Andrews Chapel Baptist Church 2541 Reedsford Road with Rev. Gerald Underwood officiating, burial will be held in the Cobbs Cemetery in Faison, NC.

Maria leaves to cherish her memories: Parents: Robert Artis & Linda Artis of Faison, NC Sisters: Marla of Faison, NC, Misha Artis of Clinton, NC, Robin Artist of Clinton, NC and Stephanie Artis also of Clinton, NC. Brothers: Jermaine Artis & wife Lisa of Kansas and Robert Artis Jr. of Clinton, NC. Grandmother: Annie Bell of Faison, NC Special Nephews: Omarion Artis, Justin Artis, Jywan Smith. Special Aunts & Uncles: Lottie Oates, Alice Korneygay of Faison, NC, David Faison & Willie Faison. Special Step-Father: Kenneth Smith Special Cousins: Erica Oates, Corey Oaes, Eric Oates and Adria Oates. Johnny Tann (Father), Uncle: Fredie Hodges, Aunt: Sonja Boykin. A Host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm with family present from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation, 1246 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton, NC.