Mary Witherspoon

View this Videotribute Mrs. Mary Ruth Shatley Witherspoon age 88 of Jefferson, NC died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Segraves Care Center. Mrs. Witherspoon was born January 8, 1920 in Ashe County to the late Troy and Annie Calloway Shatley. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband; John Witherspoon, sister; Gladys Willard, brother; Paul Shatley and grandson; Eric Witherspoon. She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served as treasurer, clerk and choir member. She enjoyed flower gardening and was a member of the VFW ladies auxiliary. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Friendship Baptist Church by Rev. Darrell Giles & Rev. Johnny Blevins. Burial will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 1st at Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Witherspoon is survived by: 1 son: Rev. Steve Witherspoon of Jefferson, NC 1 Brother: Clarence Shatley of Crumpler, NC 3 sisters: Helen Williams & Corine Goodman both of Jefferson, NC and Josephine Sells of Lenoir, NC 2 grandchildren: Kim and John Witherspoon II, 2 great-grandchildren: Luke Osborne and Maggie Witherspoon, several nieces and nephews Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to: Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Ronnie Sturgill 299 Sturgill Lane Crumpler, NC 28617. You may send and view online condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.