Mary Ellen West Hodges

Mrs. Mary Ellen West Hodges, age 80 of White Springs, Florida passed away Friday, August 22 in the Willow Brook Assisted Living Facility, Lake City, Florida after an extended illness. Mrs. Hodges was born in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Fred and Elizabeth Barnes West. She had been a resident of Columbia County since 1964 and was part owner of B & H Septic Tank for 40 years. Mrs. Hodges was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lake City Shrine Club, and she enjoyed volunteer work within the school system. She was a wonderful mother and loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Hodges is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Wendy Faye Hodges. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Shelton Eugene “Gene” Hodges: daughter, Cherie E. Stone (Dale) of Lake City, FL: two grandsons, Dillon Stone (Ashlynn) and Colton Stone (Leah) and one great-grandson, Soren Stone. A graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hodges will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, August 26 in Swift Creek Cemetery, Union County, FL with Pastor Burl Harkey of Northside Baptist Church officiating. A visitation will begin 30 minutes prior to the service. GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 2659 SW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL is honored to serve the family during this time.