Mary Bell Harrison Stolz

Mary Bell Harrison Stolz passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mary Bell was born on January 27, 1938, in Savannah, Georgia, to Mary Bell Hancock Harrison and Judge Earl Dunbar Harrison. She grew up in Savannah and attended the Pape School and graduated from Savannah High School. Following graduation, Mary Bell attended the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Mu Beta chapter of Chi Omega. Before moving to Atlanta, she was active in the Savannah community, particularly with what is now known as Bethesda Academy and the Junior League of Savannah. She was also an active and devoted member of The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta.

Mary Bell began her professional career as a paralegal and served as the Chatham County Law Librarian and, later, as the Assistant Circuit Executive at the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta.

Mary Bell met and married Judge Irwin W. Stolz, Jr. after moving to Atlanta. Mary Bell and Irwin shared a wonderful life together, spending many years traveling the world and cheering on their beloved Georgia Bulldogs. Mary Bell could always be found poolside, enthusiastically cheering Irwin on as he conquered numerous world records as a Masters swimmer.

Mary Bell and Irwin eventually moved from Atlanta to Athens and later to Charlotte to be closer to family.

Mary Bell was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Judge Irwin William Stolz, Jr.; and her brother, Earl Dunbar Harrison, Jr., and his wife, Marjorie Matthews Harrison.

She is survived by her sons, Wiley A. Wasden III (Anna) and Robert H. Stolz (Anne) and her daughter, Mary Bell Vaughn. She also leaves behind six grandchildren whom she adored: Robert Stolz, Jr. (Anna Grace), Mary Gray Stolz Logan (Matthew), Daniel Russell Vaughn III, Wiley Anderson Wasden IV (Kirstin), Edward Christensen Wasden (Landyn), and Harrison Hunter Wasden (Talor); three great-grandchildren; and her Harrison family niece and nephews.

Mary Bell’s family extends deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff at Southminster in Charlotte for their compassionate care, with a special thanks to her extraordinary caregiver, Nancy.

Mary Bell will be remembered for her devotion to family, her love of travel, and the many adventures she shared with Irwin. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made the charity of one’s choice.