It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Townsend (Pleasant View, Tennessee), born in Decatur, Alabama, who passed away on April 26, 2021, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Edward Clark and Frances Clark; her former life partner Raymond Joseph Tomaszewski; and her brother Joe Clark. She is survived by : her daughter Missy; her close friend Bill Townsend; her husband Bill Townsend; her daughters, Kelly Ellis (Tommy), Melissa Tomaszewski, Mary Jo Holmes (James), Stephanie Johnson, Denise Downing (Mark) and Tammy Madison of Billy Townsend, II.; her grandchildren, Donny Young (Jeimy), Kyle Ellis (Samantha), Cage Ellis (Rita), Addison Holmes, Staten Holmes and Dean Oldham; and her sister Edwina Parker. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Nashville, 478 Craighead St., Suite 200, Nashville, Tn. 37204 AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 http://www.austinandbell.com.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Bell Funeral Homes