Mary Garner Upchurch

Mrs. Mary Garner Upchurch of Raeford passed away at her home, Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 86.Mrs. Upchurch was born on December 18, 1934 in Lee County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Wyatt Gray Upchurch, and son Wyatt Jeffery Upchurch. Mrs. Upchurch was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church.Mrs. Upchurch and her husband Wyatt Upchurch were partners in the formation and operations of Tar Heel Turkey Hatchery, and she was formerly on the Board of Trustees at Sandhills Community College. Mrs. Upchurch was involved in several local community organizations. Mrs. Upchurch is survived by her daughter, Jodi U. Willis, and her husband Wayne of Raeford, 2 grandchildren Megan Willis Henderson and her husband Brian of Cary and Catherine Willis Bradsher and her husband Scott of Wilmington, 3 great-children Clara Henderson, Miles Henderson, and Emory Henderson all of Cary.A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Monday, March 29, 2021 at the Raeford Cemetery with Reverend Archie Barringer officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside.Burial will be in the Raeford Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Raeford Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1570, Raeford, NC 28376