Of Jackson, MI. went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2019, at the age of 76. The youngest of 9 children, she was born in Galdia, KY., to Brooks and Bessie England on April 24, 1943. She was a graduate of Jackson High School in 1963. She married Ronald Hodson on December 30, 1963. Mary worked at Foote Hospital for 17 years and was the Secretary at Sycamore Baptist Church, where she retired after 32 years. Mary was saved on Oct. 31, 1961 and became a member of Sycamore Baptist Church in 1975, where she enjoyed participating in the church choir. Preceded in death are her husband Ron of 51 years, her parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Sarah (Matt) Appel, Faith (David) Williams, both of Jackson, MI. and Mandy (Jesse) Thorn, of Martinsburg, WV., her 4 precious grandchildren, Levi Appel, Mallory, Garrison and Raegan Thorn. Also surviving are her brother Bill (Tava) England, and sisters in law Mary England, Carolyn Reed, Marilyn (Ron) Kelly and Sharon Hodson and many nieces and nephews. Mary loved the Lord and her family and enjoyed spending time with them. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 11:30 at Sycamore Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Boyd officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:30 until the start of the funeral service. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Fort Custer National Cemetery
Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home
1806 E. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, Michigan 49202
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