Mary Stapleton is a devout Catholic and holds a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is married to Michael Stapleton the son of the late Bob Stapleton and the late Ruth Carter Stapleton, an evangelist and sister of former President Jimmy Carter. Mary is a Sacristan and Lector at her local parish. She and her husband reside in Statesville, North Carolina on a small horse farm. Mary and Michael are blessed with four children and thirteen grandchildren.