Kenneth Smith Mauney

Kenneth Smith Mauney, age 86, passed away on Friday September 11, 2026 at his home.  He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Dewey and Lona Mauney.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Mark Mauney, granddaughter Hannah Abernathy, sister Ruby Waters, and his brother Leroy Mauney.  

He spent his career working for US Foods as a Maintenance manager and retired after 45 years of service.  In addition to his dedication and hard work, he was also known for cooking delicious meals for his coworkers.  He always found joy in working in his yard and maintaining his garden.  He enjoyed cooking for family gatherings and collecting clocks and Emmitt Kelly Clowns.  He will be remembered as a loving family man who would go out of his way to help anyone in need, especially his family.  

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 40 years Ann Mauney; his children: Terri Mauney, Melissa Abernathy (Steve), and Michelle Daniel (Andy), his brothers: Keith Mauney (Gloria), and Donnie Mauney (Faye), as well as 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to his nurse Karen Lee for her loving and dedicated care over the last few weeks.  

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 16, 2026 in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Pastor Sherman Branch officiating.  The family will receive friends beginning one hour prior to the service on Wednesday also at the Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly.

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