Celebrating The Life of Mary Alice Tenpenny born in Johnson City, Tennessee on February 26, 1957, awakening in Heaven on January 18, 2019.

Mary is alive! Her life flows through the veins of her son and daughter. Mary is alive! She lives in the blood shared by her brother and sister. Mary is alive! Her legacy lives on in the eyes and ambitions of three beautiful granddaughters. Mary is alive! Her love and faithfulness beat within the heart of her husband. Mary is alive! The echoes of her voice resonate in the memories of her enduring friendships. Mary is alive! The lessons she shared with her students will give them light in times of darkness. Mary is alive! Her song is eternal in the presence of Christ her savior. Mary is alive! She is healed and made whole in the house of our Lord. Mary is alive! Her love grows forever from the seeds she planted in our hearts.

"A smile can never be kept, it can only been given away"- Mary Alice Tenpenny.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2019 at Fincastle Baptist Church Campus, Covington, Virginia with Rev. Jeff Wylde officiating.

The family will receive friends on Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to www.gofundme.com/marys-official-mission.

Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.