Mary Turner Hylton

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Mary Hylton Obituary

Mary Turner Hylton, 99, of Roanoke, Va., was born on July 29, 1909, in Patrick County, Va., and passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Mary graduated from Radford State Teacher's College, now Radford University, in 1936. While training and after graduation, she taught in Patrick County, Va., public schools. In 1944, she and Estein joined Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church in Vinton, Va. For over 25 years, she taught kindergarten at the church where she helped mold the character of generations of children. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Peter Frank and Eura E. Woolwine Turner; her loving husband, Estein M. Hylton; her sister, Alice Thomas; and her brothers, Dick, Thomas, Wallace, and John Turner. She is survived by her children, William Frank Hylton and wife, Wilna, and John Moir Hylton and wife, Linda; grandson, Jeffrey David Hylton and wife, Lisa; greatgrandchildren, Erin, Kevin, Connor, and Kelsey Ann Hylton; sisters-in-law, Eleanor and Margaret Turner; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was a loving wife, mother, and teacher who will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Turner Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Renee Fulcher, 786 Fairy Stone Park Road, Ferrum, Va. 24088 or Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church, 707 E. Washington Avenue, Vinton, Va. 24179. Funeral services will be conducted noon on Friday, December 12, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Donald W. Baldwin officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 9 to Dec. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Hylton

9 Entries

Chris Stutts Waters

December 12, 2008

Aunt Mary was very special to me. One of my fondest memories was viewing the video of my Nana (her sister Alice) and Papa's 50th anniversary party. Aunt Mary had gotten her coat and was obviously trying to leave, but she had many people to visit with on her way out. Her Granddaughter-in-law, Lisa, waited patiently while she visited with each person, then would guide her toward the door, only to be stopped time and time again for a few words with someone else. This exit took up several minutes of the video and always made us laugh.

This was a lady who was truly loved by lots and lots of people and will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Becky (Skinnell) Schultz

December 12, 2008

To Mrs. Hylton's family: I was one of Mrs. Hylton's kindergarten students at Sunday School. She made such an impression on me and I have remembered her through the years. I loved exchanging Christmas cards with her in recent years -- her hand-written notes that remembered me after such a long time and distance, truly amazed me. What a life well lived! I wish you all comfort but rejoice with her as she sees her Jesus face to face! Love to all.

Jennifer Stutts Rowe

December 11, 2008

Aunt Mary was such a special person! I treasured her for lot of reasons but mostly because she was so much like my Nana. It helps to think that she is now with the people she loved and missed. My prayers and love are with you all.

Mary Long

December 11, 2008

Frank, Willie, John and Linda, Aunt Mary was so very special to me She so proudly told people every time I visited that I was named for her.What an honor to be named for such a special person. What a joy it was to visit in your home. Aunt Mary, Uncle Estein and both of you always made me feel like I was home. May God bless and keep you all. Love Mary E

DAVID,JENNIFER,JESSICA,DANIEL UNDERWOOD

December 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bonnie Woodring

December 11, 2008

John and Linda, after reading the obituary of your dear mother/mother in law, she was certainly one special person, classy and very intelligient. We will keep you in our prayers.

Vickie (Massey) Van Hall

December 9, 2008

Aunt Mary was the true definition of a southern lady. She had such a kind heart and many wonderful stories to share. She and Uncle Estein seemed to really love life and really love one another.

Carol Stewart Haynes

December 9, 2008

I remember Aunt Mary as a woman of grace and laughter. She had a great deal of class and made everyone feel welcome. She was a lot like my grandpa, Tom Turner, her brother. I remember you with fond memories.

ida turner thurman

December 9, 2008

I KNOW THERE MUST BE A TURNER REUNION IN HEAVEN. I CAN SEE THE SMILE ON DADDY'S FACE NOW, LIKE WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG TO GET HERE, AND AUNT ALICE WITH HER HEAD THROWN BACK LAUGHING AND REJOICING.

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