Marie Esther Williams McMahon

Marie Esther Bentley Williams McMahon, age 74, of the Bethlehem Community went home to be with her Lord & Savior unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her residence. Born in Catawba County on August 14, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph Leslie & Mabel Link Bentley. She loved God and her family. She was a faithful member of Smyrna Baptist Church for over 50 years where she sang in the choir and attended the Women’s SS Class. She worked in the hosiery industry for over 25 years for Moretz Mills and Wade Hosiery until retirement. Marie had such a pure heart and never had a cross word to say about anyone. She was one of the most gracious and caring women that you could ever meet with a heart of gold. Marie was a treasure to her family as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was truly a jewel in this world and will forever remain in our hearts. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Gary Williams of 43 years and an infant sibling.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 12 years Crafton McMahon of the home; daughter Sharon Presnell (Brent) of Taylorsville; sons Donald Williams (Lesia) of Taylorsville and Phillip Williams (Melanie) of Hiddenite; step-daughter Danielle Bodman (Leslie) of Maine; step-son Michael McMahon (Renee) of Easley, SC; sisters Linda Bradshaw (Larry) of Mt. View & Ruby Carter of Taylorsville and Susan Meade (Henry) of Taylorsville; brothers Charles Bentley (Nancy) of Mt. View, Luther Bentley of Maiden, and Hayden Bentley (Anna) of Cary; grandchildren Brooks Presnell (Natalie), Destry Presnell (Aleshia Adair); Bailey, Logan, Chandler, & Karsyn Williams; Colely Conner; Cassidy & Cristen, & Carmen Meade; great-grandchildren Delia, Ryan, and Evie Presnell; step-grandchildren Brandon, Amanda, Hannah, and Caleb; along with a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm at Smyrna Baptist Church and the funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Michael Barber officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Phillip & Logan Williams, Destry Presnell, Keith Carter, Charles Bentley, Jr., Mark Minton, and Coley Conner. Memorials may be sent to Smyrna Baptist Church Building Fund at 6174 Church Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681.