Your memory of the scripture is accurate. The catholic maridolatry wants it to have been Mary getting the body, but scripture tells us it was Joseph of Arimethea who went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. His request surprised Pilate since most crucified men last a longer in their agony. So pilate charged a Centurian to check the body thus the spear into the plural cavity of the heart rather than the legs being broken to hasten death toward dark.
Thanks for the confirmation, MHG. Wasn’t sure if I was losing my mind or not!