Mrs. Mary Josephine Rhodes Ayers, age 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on June 30, 1935, in Scott County, Virginia to the late Mosby and Ruth Helen Rhodes. She was the oldest daughter and helped raise her 9 brothers and 9 sisters. Mary retired from North Side Hospital where she worked in dietary.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Ayers, Sr; her daughter, Diana Lynn Ayers; several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Suzan Carol Ayers (Herb); sons, Raymond Eugene Ayers, Jr. (Deborah) and Wayne Earnest Ayers; grandchildren, Scotty Lee Breeden and Jacqueline Diane Ayers Shade; great-grandchildren, Alexander Thomas Shade and Allison Janell Shade; several brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, prior to the service. A Graveside Service will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
My heart goes out to the family in there time of need I pray for comfort and peace my heart is broken Aunt Mary is in heaven with her family my cousin Suzie just told me about my aunt Mary passing away the family is in my thoughts and prayers I love each and everyone of you all.
08/13/2023
Brenda Campbell
Susie and Scotty, so sorry about your Mom. We did not know. Love and prayers.
08/11/2023
Christine and Louis Kraatz
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your Mom now rest in peace and God be with all of you.
Much love to all.
08/11/2023
Becky Honeycutt Andrews
My prayers and thoughts are with you all during the time of your loss.I love you aunt Mary thank you for loving me like your own may you RIP now as no more pain as you cross that beautiful bridge to enter your new home as you've earned your wings now the heavens are rejoicing now you have been reunited with your love and best friend uncle Raymond prayers for my cousins Suzie Wayne and Jr for peace and comfort in the following days to come RIP the heavens are singing today as they've gained another beautiful angel
A thousand words won't bring you back I know because I tried, neither will A thousand tears I know because I cried, rest now your home. Love you for ever.
