Mary Gupton

Mary Nance Haynes Gupton (June 12, 1935-May 29, 2023)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Mary Nance Haynes Gupton (Mary Lou) went to rest in the arms of her everlasting Father, peacefully in her sleep on May 29, 2023, at her home.  She was born on June 12, 1935, in Mooresville, North Carolina.  Her parents are the late Carl Robbie Nance and Sarah Spry Nance of Lexington and big sister, the late Patsy Nance Crowell of Winston-Salem.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Donald Carl Haynes (1934-1999).  Mary Lou and Don met in the 10th grade at Lexington Senior High School, and it was love at first sight for both of them. They were happily married for 44 years surrounded with love and family gatherings of the Haynes and Nance families, including their children, grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They enjoyed their special trips to the mountains and beach and watching their grandchildren grow up.

She is survived by her husband, Reverend Will Johnson Gupton of Winston-Salem for 14 plus years. During their marriage, they enjoyed many hours visiting with the Nance, Haynes, and Gupton families and friends; singing and attending Calvary Baptist Church; listening to concerts; traveling to Rocky Mount, Drexel, and Myrtle Beach; and attending numerous church services and celebrations. Johnson was a true gift and blessing from God for mom.

She is also survived by her daughter Donna H. McCachern (Larry) of Harrisburg; daughter, the late Amelia H. Smith (Bill) of Clemmons; and son, Christopher C. Haynes (Andrea) of Walnut Cove;   grandchildren- Robert W. McCachern (Erika) of Harrisburg, Steve W. Smith (Andrea) of Huntersville, Michelle S. Wence (Bryan) of Apex, David C. Smith of Clemmons, Meredith S. Coltman (Chris) of Durham, Ariel Haynes and Aiden Haynes of Walnut Cove; great grandchildren- Natalie M. Smith, Ethan W. McCachern,  Steven W. Smith, Jr. , Andrew H. Wence, Macy E. Smith, Wyatt J. Wence, and Leah C. Smith; and many sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

The family is deeply grateful for everyone’s love and support to us during this time. The family will receive guests on Saturday, June 3rd, an hour prior to the service at Davidson Funeral Home, 301 N. Main Street, Lexington, NC.  A service to celebrate Mary Lou’s life will be at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home conducted by Rev. Josh Gupton. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hill Memorial Park, 1307 Old Hwy 64 West, Lexington.

In lieu of flowers, a gift in her memory can be made to Meals on Wheels, Senior Services, Inc. 2895 Shorefair Drive, Winston-Salem, NC  27105 or Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103  (www.trellissupport.org).  Arrangements are in the care of Davidson Funeral Home, 301 N. Main Street, Lexington.

Condolences may be sent online to www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.