Tuesday, March 12, 2019 11:24 am

MARY LOUISE PRIDGEN FERRO

Mary Louise Pridgen Ferro, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

She was born May 17, 1937 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Louise is predeceased by her parents, Robert Lee Pridgen, Sr. and Ada Ward Everette Pridgen; brothers Daniel Lee Pridgen, Robert Lee Pridgen, Jr., James Everette and Ray Everette.

Louise is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gene Ferro, her sister Deanie Baker of Rocky Mount, NC, sister-in-law Marion Pridgen of Rocky Mount, NC, and sister-in-law Florene Sullivan of Sayre, PA; her step-children Lynn Bryant of Annapolis, MD, Laura Pingatore of Wilmington, DE and Michael Ferro of North Beach, MD; grandchildren, Frankie and Chad Pingatore of Wilmington, DE, and Michael Ferro of Blairstown, NJ; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A Mass and Memorial celebration will be announced and held in the future. The Alteri-Bowen Funeral Home of Sayre, PA, is assisting the Ferro Family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 in her memory.

Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

(paid obituary)