Mary Katherine Presnell Shew gracefully passed away Saturday, November 12, surrounded by loving family. Mary was born July 9, 1923, to Walter L. Presnell and wife Pearl James Presnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers; Odell James, Kelly Presnell, Jack Presnell, Jerry Presnell, and James Presnell. Left to cherish the memory of her parents and siblings is one Ms. Geneva P. Chapman of Statesville. Mary was a loving, hardworking woman of the Christian faith. After 31 years of service she retired from Gulf States in Conover in 1995. During this time she also enjoyed traveling with Eller Catering Company on weekends. Mary was a devoted , generous mother and grandmother. She leaves behind three sons; W. Henry Shew and wife Theresa of Tucson Az., Charles R. Shew and Bobby W. Shew, both of Taylorsville. In addition to sons, there are six grandchildren; Robin S. Childers and husband, Archie of Taylorsville, Myra S. Maynor of Moravian Falls, Teresa L. Shew of Denver, K. Denise Shew of Taylorsville, Kristin S. Bost of Houston Tx. , and Michael Shew of Tucson, Az. Three great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews are also left to cherish her memory. Mary was a strong willed, free spirited woman with a compassionate heart. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed." Proverbs 31:10, 27-28.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, from 6-7 p..m. at Alexander Funeral Service.
Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 11:00 a.m. in the Three Forks Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Keith Childers will officiate.
