Minister Mary Austin

Minister Mary Austin Obituary

Mary Ann (Merrill) Austin was born August 2, 1961, in Wilson, NC. Mary is the daughter of the late William Lester Merrill and Mother Annie Doris Hodges of Wilson, NC. Mary Ann was married to the late Charles Austin of Durham, NC. Mary Ann entered eternal rest on August 16, 2023, at the Hock family Pavilion in Durham, NC.

Mary Ann was reared in Wilson, NC. She received her education in the Wilson County School System. After High School, Mary Ann entered the "Workforce of Life". Mary Ann held multiple jobs that included nursing facilities, daycare. She was also one of the first females to help build Eastway Elementary School.

Mary Ann left a loving impression on everyone that she encountered. To know Mary Ann was to love her as we all did! She was always willing to help anyone in any way that she could.

Mary Ann was a "Praiser" and a "Prayer Warrior". She would pray for anyone at any given time, even when she was going through herself. Mary Ann was a member of Gospel Crusade Outreach Ministry of Durham, NC, under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Peaks. She became a member of Ark of Safety Outreach Ministry under the leadership of Apostle Clifton Farrington and Overseer Sherry Farrington. Mary Ann served faithfully at First Miracle Temple under the leadership of Bishop Robert Jones, Jr and Elect Lady Joyce Jones, until her health failed.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Austin and her niece Quintina Simmons.

Mary Ann leaves precious and unforgettable memories with her two loving children whom she adored, Tyrone Merrill (Trina) of Raleigh, NC and Latoya Merrill of Durham, NC; her mother, Annie Doris Hodges; two sisters, Debra Leach (Brad) of Decatur, GA and Beatrice Jefferson (Montie) of Wilson, NC; two brothers, Anthony Hodges and Bobby Merrill of Wilson, NC; four grandchildren, Taniya Tate Merrill, Donathan Webb, Jr. (Signa), Jerrian Teasley and Azriel Merrill; four nephews, Raquan Boyette (Khristen), Bryant Best (Ashley), Vincent McCoy and Travis Hodges; three nieces, Synette Wells, Ashley Ellis, Debrasia Merrill; a special cousin, Kenneth Earl Lewis, four special "sister friends", Cleo Barnes, Robin Jones, Gwendolyn Boyd and Beverly McCoy; a special godson, Juan Thornton; several god-daughters/god-sons and a host of other relatives and friends.

Service Program Click to download / open Services Visitation Saturday August 26, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Victory at Calvary Covenant Ministries 500 N Driver St Durham, NC 27703 Funeral Service Saturday August 26, 2023 1:00 PM Victory at Calvary Covenant Ministries 500 N Driver St Durham, NC 27703 Interment following funeral service Saturday August 26, 2023