Mrs. Ann Mariano age 74 of Laurinburg, North Carolina was born May 10, 1947,  to the late Mr. John Mariano and the late Mrs. Ruby Watts in Bladen County. She departed this life into eternity on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Scotland Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Mariano and Roddy Watts.

Mrs. Ann was a very unique and outgoing lady. She enjoyed attending church and spending time with her family. Mrs. Ann never met a stranger and loved getting out in the community. Her grandchildren knew her best as their " Chipmunk". She will truly be missed .

She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, David Mariano ( Marie) of Georgia, daughter, Becky Troublefeild, (Johnny) of Laurinburg, North Carolina; two brothers, Johnny Mariano of Laurinburg, North Carolina; Robert Watts of Dunn, North Carolina; one sister, Carolina Mariano of Laurinburg, North Carolina; ten grandchildren, Christina, Michael, John Jr, Johnny Lee, David Jr, Holly Grace, Nicholas, Alyssa, Jordan, Kiera. eight great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.