Mae Ann Caviness, 76, of Raleigh, NC, died peacefully on December 18, 2022, at Rex Rehab Skilled Nursing Care facility. Anne was born in Goldsboro, NC, on July 3rd, 1946, the daughter of the late Edward and Frances Caviness.

Anne graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1964. After high school, she attended East Carolina University and Harbarger Business School. In 1970, Anne worked as a secretary in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Raleigh. She later moved to New Bern, NC, where she worked with the newly-appointed Honorable Ken McCotter, U.S. Magistrate Judge. Anne then moved back to Raleigh after accepting a position as a civil deputy clerk in the United States District Court. She retired in 1996 and went on to fulfill a dream of being a realtor/broker, which she enjoyed for a few years.

A woman who loved to travel, Anne visited Egypt, Peru, China, Japan, Europe, as well as many attractions in the USA. One of her favorite getaways was Botany Bay with her special friend Davie. Anne also loved to shop, especially for antiques. Antique and pawn shop owners all throughout Eastern NC knew Anne by name. She loved to give gifts to her friends, and when you received one, you knew it was thoughtfully chosen. Anne will be greatly missed by those who loved her, especially her extended family of friends.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Edward (Bobby), as well as her niece Susan Speigner.

She is survived by her niece Nancy Dybczak (Mark) and nephew Robert Caviness. She also has 3 great nieces and 3 great great nieces.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Goldsboro, NC.