Mary Elizabeth Hege Staley, age 85, of Winston-Salem, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was a loyal member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Beth Crotts and husband Larry, Kathy Stone and husband Neal, Ricky Leon Staley, and Sharon Staley Burnette; 6 grandchildren including her beloved Joshua; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Richard Hege; sister, Joyce Hubbard; her special niece, Tammy Brendle; sister-in-law, Joann Thomas; and brother-in-law, Larry Staley. Due to Covid-19, a private memorial service will be held at Gospel Light Baptist Church, church members are welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Gospel Light Baptist Church, P.O. Box 38 Walkertown, NC 27051. Arrangements are by Salem Funeral & Cremation Services, 2951 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106.