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Retha Townes Obituary
North Carolina - Retha Mae Townes departed this life on November 26th. She was a devoted wife, mother and steadfast Christian. Retha is survived by her loving husband, Ed; three children, Edwin J. Townes, Jr. Gay Marshall, and William H. Townes (Delores). She will also be missed by her siblings, Virginia McKee and John "Dick" Slater; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm tomorrow at Walton Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, December 3rd. at Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery.
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Lynn McLean
December 2, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Eddie - Eddie Jr - Gay & Willie during this difficult time. May memories comfort you during this difficult time. Love Lynn
Debbie Lanari Bussell
December 2, 2015
My heart is so heavy writing this...I can still see Retha's smiling face and hear that laugh from the days we spent at Trinity Tabernacle Church "The Barn"...so many have left us and reside now in Heaven. To the whole Townes' family, thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. "Go Rest High On That Mountain" Retha. You will be sorely missed.
Lynn McLean
December 2, 2015
Aunt Retha will be missed - I haven't seen her in a few years but I cherish memories of her and the whole family. Thoughts and prayers for Uncle Eddie - Eddie Jr - Gay & Willie during this difficult time.
December 2, 2015
I'm am so sorry for your Loss to the Whole Townes Family. Just remember the great time and that she is in a much better place smiling down on all of us. She was Incredible.
Joyce Toehlke
Linda Springer
December 1, 2015
Retha Mae, You will be in my heart forever. You always made me smile. Love you.
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