Mary was born October 18, 1952 in Catawba Co. to the late Andrew L. and Peggy C. Townsend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Claude and Lewis Townsend.
She was an active member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA. She was a Sunday School teacher and worked in the church library for many years. She was a member of the Word of Life Sunday School class, WELCA, The Good Cheer Group and did volunteer work at the church.
Surviving are her sister, Joyce Coffey and husband, Steve of Hickory; her brother, Clyde Townsend and wife, Patti of Hickory; her nephew, Major Scott Coffey and wife, Dawn of Leavenworth, KS; her nieces, Elizabeth Coffey and Fiancee’, John Stuenkel of Charlotte, April Settlemyre and husband, Eric of Conover and Amanda Townsend and Fiancee’, Brandon Beam of Hickory, 3 great nieces and a great nephew, 2 aunts and numerous cousins.
A celebration of life service will be Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 11:00 AM at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA with the Rev. Marcus Ollis officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday in the fellowship hall at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA, Elevator Fund, 2259 12th. Ave., NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.
Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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