Obituary of Mary Hodges Presnell

Mary Doris Hodges Presnell, age 78, of Boone, passed away Friday afternoon, February 3, 2017 at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation. Born November 22, 1938 in Watauga County, Mary was a daughter of Carl and Allie Colvard Hodges. Mrs. Presnell was a long time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and for more than 30 years, was employed as the executive administrative assistant at Watauga Medical Center. The love of Marys life was her family, watching grandchildren grow, playing Rook, and enjoying time with friends at the Cove Creek Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Presnell is survived by three sons, Ricky Presnell and wife, Paula, of Windermere, Florida and Boone, and Michael Presnell and wife, Tammy and Don Presnell and wife, Martha, all of Boone; six grandchildren, Benjamin Presnell and Jessica Smith and husband, David, all of Windermere, Florida, Dustin Presnell of Boone, Devin Presnell and wife, Chelsea, of Ft. Mill, SC, and Chip Presnell and Sofia Presnell, both of Boone, and great-grandson, Holden Presnell of Boone. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd Presnell; brother, Richard Hodges; and sisters, Lorraine McGuire, Mollie Roten and Virginia Dotson. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2017 at 3 oclock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Pastor Gordon Noble. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3 oclock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. At other times, friends may call at the home of Michael and Tammy Presnell, 378 Howards Creek Road, Boone. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Crossnore Childrens Home, PO Box 249, Crossnore, NC 28616 or to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St., NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Presnell family.