Mary Bost Squillario

Mrs. Mary Bost Squillario, 92, departed this life Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
Mary was born August 24, 1915 in Newton, North Carolina and lived most of her life in Valdese, NC. with her husband, George F. Squillario, who preceded her in death, as did her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Bost, Sr.; brothers, Woodrow, Brownie and Earl, Jr.; sisters, Edna and Thelma. Mary was a member of Waldensian Presbyterian Church in Valdese, NC.
Mary obtained a business degree, owned and operated a bridal and gift center, conducted beauty pageants, was a member of the Eastern Star, daughters of the confederacy, enjoyed sail planes, boating, golf and skiing.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Alice Squillario of Dalton; grandson and wife, Jeff and Valorie Squillario of Atlanta; granddaughter and husband, Lee and Jason Nicholls of St. Simons; four great-grandchildren; nephew, Phillip Barringer; nieces, Emiley Koepp, Paulette Lael, and Madylin Eve Clow.
In lieu of Flowers a donation can be made to your local Salvation Army in her honor.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 11, 2008 at 2 P.M. from Waldenisan Presbyterian Church.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.