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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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09/09/1957 – 07/10/2026
Salters, SC
Salters, SC
Funeral Services
Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 M.L. King, Jr. Highway, Salters, SC 29590, followed by burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation
Mary’s family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 PM, Friday, July 17th at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Mary Hodge, 68, was called home to our loving Father on Friday, July 10, 2026, peacefully at her home surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Born in Bangkok, Thailand, as Supanee Poonmaganont, Mary made the courageous journey to the United States as an adolescent, leaving behind her mother and two brothers. Arriving without knowing a word of English, she worked tirelessly to learn the language and embraced every opportunity this country offered. She was deeply proud to call America home and never forgot the determination it took to build a new life.
Not long after, she met the love of her life, Marty Hodge. Together they built a life centered on faith, love, and family. As the wife of the pastor of Union Presbyterian Church, Mary faithfully stood beside Marty throughout his ministry, encouraging him and serving others with a joyful heart. She loved her church and considered it an extension of her family.
More than anything, Mary loved her family. She was incredibly proud of her daughters, Kelly Staggs and Erin Martin, her “favorite” son-in-law Daniel Martin, and found her greatest joy in being “Memaw” to her five grandchildren: Anna, Taylor, Matthew, Molly, and Charlotte. She celebrated every milestone, treasured every visit, and never missed an opportunity to tell others how proud she was of them.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Marty Hodge; her daughters, Kelly Staggs and Erin Martin (Daniel); her cherished grandchildren; her father, Gerald Brown (Mabel); brother, Victor Brown; and sister, Cheryl Ridgeway (Charles). Mary was preceded in death by her birth mother Laor, her adoptive mother Faye, and her stepmother Mary.
To so many, she was simply “Mrs. Mary.” Her smile and her blunt honesty were her trademarks, and she had a way of introducing herself by saying, “Mom, Mrs. Mary, or Memaw”—titles she wore with pride. She never met a stranger. Whether you had known her for years or had just met her, she had a gift for making you feel welcome and cared for. Her kindness was genuine, her love was generous, and her laughter was contagious.
Mary was a strong, hardworking woman who took great pride in caring for her home and the people in it. She loved flowers and found peace in tending her garden, keeping a beautiful home, and creating a place where family and friends always felt welcome. She was fiercely loyal and would never hesitate to defend the people she loved.
Mary’s life was a reflection of bold strength, unwavering faith, and unconditional love. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and devotion that will continue to live on in the lives of those who were blessed to know her. She will be deeply missed by her family, her friends, and the community that knew and loved “Mrs. Mary.”
Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 M.L. King, Jr. Highway, Salters, SC 29590, followed by burial in the church cemetery. Mary’s family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 PM, Friday, July 17th at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.
Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Born in Bangkok, Thailand, as Supanee Poonmaganont, Mary made the courageous journey to the United States as an adolescent, leaving behind her mother and two brothers. Arriving without knowing a word of English, she worked tirelessly to learn the language and embraced every opportunity this country offered. She was deeply proud to call America home and never forgot the determination it took to build a new life.
Not long after, she met the love of her life, Marty Hodge. Together they built a life centered on faith, love, and family. As the wife of the pastor of Union Presbyterian Church, Mary faithfully stood beside Marty throughout his ministry, encouraging him and serving others with a joyful heart. She loved her church and considered it an extension of her family.
More than anything, Mary loved her family. She was incredibly proud of her daughters, Kelly Staggs and Erin Martin, her “favorite” son-in-law Daniel Martin, and found her greatest joy in being “Memaw” to her five grandchildren: Anna, Taylor, Matthew, Molly, and Charlotte. She celebrated every milestone, treasured every visit, and never missed an opportunity to tell others how proud she was of them.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Marty Hodge; her daughters, Kelly Staggs and Erin Martin (Daniel); her cherished grandchildren; her father, Gerald Brown (Mabel); brother, Victor Brown; and sister, Cheryl Ridgeway (Charles). Mary was preceded in death by her birth mother Laor, her adoptive mother Faye, and her stepmother Mary.
To so many, she was simply “Mrs. Mary.” Her smile and her blunt honesty were her trademarks, and she had a way of introducing herself by saying, “Mom, Mrs. Mary, or Memaw”—titles she wore with pride. She never met a stranger. Whether you had known her for years or had just met her, she had a gift for making you feel welcome and cared for. Her kindness was genuine, her love was generous, and her laughter was contagious.
Mary was a strong, hardworking woman who took great pride in caring for her home and the people in it. She loved flowers and found peace in tending her garden, keeping a beautiful home, and creating a place where family and friends always felt welcome. She was fiercely loyal and would never hesitate to defend the people she loved.
Mary’s life was a reflection of bold strength, unwavering faith, and unconditional love. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and devotion that will continue to live on in the lives of those who were blessed to know her. She will be deeply missed by her family, her friends, and the community that knew and loved “Mrs. Mary.”
Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Union Presbyterian Church, 4501 M.L. King, Jr. Highway, Salters, SC 29590, followed by burial in the church cemetery. Mary’s family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 PM, Friday, July 17th at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.
Memorials may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Diane Boyd, 114 E. Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Mary was a kind and gracious lady. She never met a stranger and made all feel welcome at Union!
Mary’s faith and love for others touched many lives. She had such a beautiful smile. Prayers for comfort to her family.
Our deepest condolences to Mary’s family and to everyone who loves her.
Our family will be praying for yours.
We will always remember Mary. Over the many years that we have known her she was always super pleasant and encouraging. .She would always ask about our kids by name, no matter how old they’ve gotten. It was always obvious that she had a special place in her heart for children. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family now and in the days ahead.
Such a beautiful statement of her life! She will always be “Mrs. Mary” to me. I will cherish the memories at New Covenant through my childhood years with her.
I pray the Lord holds each of her loved ones close at this time and the days ahead. Mr Marty, Kelly and Erin I will keep all of you and your families in my prayers.
Mary’s faith and Christian love impacted everyone she met.
Marty and family,
I’m so sorry to hear this. We are praying for all of you. Sending love and prayers.
What a beautiful testimony of faith and a life well lived. I enjoyed speaking with Mary when I visit Union Presbyterian Church and she always remembered my name. May God comfort Marty and family and the Union Presbyterian Church family.
To know Mary was to love her. She was a beautiful soul.
Rev. Marty and family
My prayers for your comfort and peace during this time and the days ahead. Mrs. Mary made Lucy and me very welcome at Union, always with a genuine and loving smile. Her journey in life was very inspirational and well lived in service to God.
To Marty and Family
From the time I met Mary,
I loved her and felt her love
likewise. She was one of the
loveliest persons I ever met.
Her light for Christ shined
forth always. My prayers are
with the family.🙏🏻💕
It has been many years since I saw or talked to Mary Sue, but I remember her wonderful personality. Love and GODs Blessings to her family.
Mrs. Mary was a wonderful lady and I sensed her love of Christ and all mankind. I taught her daughter, Kelly, and we developed a great friendship through the years as the girls started college, married and started families. My sympathy to the Hodge family. Heaven has certainly gained an Angel!
Mary’s life and testimony was one of the comfort of knowing the Lord Jesus Christ in life and death. May you, Marty, and your family, be especially comforted with the Lord’s grace and knowledge that “the souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection” (WSC). May the Lord’s rich blessings sustain you in these days.
Marty and family, we are so very sorry about your loss of Mary. She was a dear, sweet person that always made everyone feel special. Love, Aubrey and Janie Ard
Mrs. Mary was such a special person. She was an amazing hugger and never met a stranger. She always made everyone feel welcome at Union and took every opportunity to let you know how much she loved Mr. Marty. She will be missed dearly. I hope her gardens in heaven are filled with flowers of indescribable beauty!
Marty and family,
I was fortunate to be a neighbor of yours for these last 9 years as well as a member of Union’s congregation, I spoke with Mary many times about her passion for beautiful flowers and her gift for growing them. Know she loved making her home beautiful, outside and inside, too. I’ll never forget her loving and welcoming hugs for anyone at church on Sundays. She shared God ‘s grace and love with all she met. What a great gift she gave to us all. Thank you, Mary. I learned a lot from you❤️ Lifting you all up in prayer.
Mrs Mary’s beautiful smile will be missed so much! She held a special place in our family. She was a wonderful friend to my mother and a great “sister”to my dad. She loved on my kids like they were her own. I will always remember her welcoming me with open arms ! She was love ❤️
Mrs. Mary was a special person to everyone she met. There aren’t many people you meet in your life that can put a smile on your face no matter what you’re going through. She was one of them. I was blessed to have spent time with her working in her, what seemed to be never ending, flower beds. We shared many hugs and laughs that will never be forgotten. I can only imagine the smiles she’s putting on everyone’s faces in heaven.
Mary was such a kind and loving person who always made everyone feel welcome. She meant so much to all of us at Union church. I will always remember her and am so thankful to have known her.
Mrs. Mary was one of a kind! I am so thankful I got to know her and be loved by her. When I first started dating Holt and coming to Union, she made me feel welcomed and loved. She referred to Holt as “my boy” and always told us how much she loved him! Throughout the past few years, her love for “her boy” never wavered. She may not have always remembered that Holt and I had gotten engaged and then eventually married but what a joy it was to see her joy for us when we shared that news with her each Sunday. She was loved by so many and will be missed dearly.
Simply said… Mary was the essence of love