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Mary Franklin
Thomas Jett
April 27, 1916 – June 21, 2020
Mary Franklin Thomas Jett, 104, of Hillsville, passed away peacefully at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax Sunday, June 21 st . Mrs. Jett was born April 27 th , 1916 in Mt. Airy, N.C. After moving to Hillsville, VA she met and married the love of her life Clinton Jett. Mrs. Jett had two children, and later went on to work as the manager of Jenrette's Ladies Store in Galax and Bob's Ladies and Men's Wear in Hillsville. Mrs. Jett loved to stay active, she walked daily and worked out at the Carroll Wellness Center until her late 90's. Mrs. Jett was a member of the Hillsville Presbyterian Church for 82 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Clinton C. Jett and son and daughter-in-law Robert F. and Barbara Jett.
Surviving are her daughter, Dianne Raymond (Richard) of Roanoke, grandchildren James Atkins (Libby) of Ferrum, Franklin Jett (girlfriend Stefoni Miller) of Galax, Gwynn Atkins of Roanoke, two great-grandchildren Josh and Abigail Atkins of Ferrum, special niece Lois "JoAnn" McGrady of Hillsville and special nephew Erroll Rhea Jett of Hillsville. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, June 24 th at 2 pm at the Monta Vista Memory Gardens in Galax. Pastor David Bays and Elder Tim McGrady will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hillsville Presbyterian Church, 172 South Main St., Hillsville, VA 24343.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a celebration of Mrs. Jett's life will take place at a later date.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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