Mary Paulette Townsend

Mary retired from State of Franklin Healthcare, but prior to that she was employed by NHC. She was a long-term member of East Unaka Christian Church, most recently becoming a member at Boones Creek Christian Church until her health no longer allowed her to attend.

Survivors include a brother, Ron Townsend (Judy); sisters, Beverly Gibson (Randall) and Debbi Higgins (Garry); nephews, Samuel Higgins and Paul Townsend; a niece, Cheryl Winsten; a special great great nephew, Callen McKee; and several great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601, on October 26, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm, followed by a Graveside Committal Service at Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, at 2:00 pm officiated by Minister Ben Cole.

Pallbearers will be Randall Gibson, Garry Higgins, Samuel Higgins, Aaron McKee, Hunter Higgins, James Dennison, and Adam Dennison, with Ron Townsend serving as an honorary pallbearer.