Mrs. Mary Frances Badgett Atkins

Mrs. Mary Frances Badgett Atkins, 80, of Dobson passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, February 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Surry County on April 14, 1932 to the late Jesse Albert and Lillie Mae Chilton Badgett. In addition to her parents Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her husband William Atkins, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Gary Marion of Dobson; a son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Janet Atkins, also of Dobson; her beloved grandchildren, Dylan Atkins, Damon Atkins, Emily Reeves and Will Marion; a great granddaughter, Lyla Reece Atkins; a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Steve VanHoosier of Chattanooga, TN. Mrs. Atkins was a retired Teachers Assistant from Copeland Elementary School where she was highly admired and respected by her students and co-workers. She was a lifelong member of Level Cross United Methodist Church where she served as church pianist and in various other rolls through the years. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Level Cross United Methodist Church by Rev. Erin Michelle Weaver and Rev. Hal Finney with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to her church family and many special friends for their loving support through the years. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 to 8 pm on Monday February 11, 2013 where her body will remain until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Level Cross United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 137 Dry Spring Trail. Dobson, NC 27017.
Moody-Davis Funeral Home is serving the Atkins family.