Mary Kathryn Hatchell Brantley, 80, of Roanoke Rapids passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Roger and Louise Evans Hatchell, and was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, W. J. ''Bill'' Brantley, and her brothers, Roger Tom Hatchell and George C. ''Jiggs'' Hatchell.

She is survived by her children, Tammy and Wally Spragins of Roanoke Rapids, Sheri and Ray Rightmyer of Littleton, Stan Brantley of Roanoke Rapids; her brother, Major and Corrye Hatchell of Lake Gaston; her grandchildren, Nycole Brantley, Nick Brantley, Kristofer and Brittany Spragins, Kevin and Alice Spragins, Rachel Louise Rightmyer, and Sarah Kathryn Rightmyer; her great grandchildren, Kayla Casper and Kyle Spragins; many nieces and nephews, and her Bayberry family.

Mary Kathryn was a graduate of the class of 1953 of Roanoke Rapids High School. She worked for Rightmyer Machine Rentals for 25 years, was an active member of Stanley White Presbyterian Church where she served as Presbyterian Women's Treasurer, prepared communion, and made paraments and banners.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Stanley White Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kevin Brunk officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services and other times at 105 Steeplechase Run, Roanoke Rapids.

Memorials may be made to Stanley White Presbyterian Church, 601 Ashton Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 or Bayberry recreational fund at 111 Wicker Court, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870.