Mary Upchurch

Mrs. Mary Garner Upchurch of Raeford passed away at her home, Friday, March 26, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born on December 18, 1934 in Lee County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Wyatt Gray Upchurch, and son Wyatt Jeffery Upchurch. She was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church. She and her husband Wyatt Upchurch were partners in the formation and operations of Tar Heel Turkey Hatchery, and she was formerly on the Board of Trustees at Sandhills Community College.  She is survived by her daughter, Jodi U. Willis and her husband Wayne of Raeford; 2 grandchildren, Megan Willis Henderson and her husband Brian of Cary and Catherine Willis Bradsher and her husband Scott of Wilmington, ; and 3 great-children, Clara Henderson, Miles Henderson, and Emory Henderson all of Cary. A graveside service will be held 3 pm Monday, March 29, 2021 at the Raeford Cemetery with Reverend Archie Barringer officiating.  The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Memorials may be made to Raeford Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1570, Raeford, NC 28376 Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com