Mary Lou Hanger

Mary Lou Hanger, age 86, of Bristol, VA passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a member of Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for the youth. She was a youth leader for most of her life. Along with her parents Earnest and Grace Helbert she was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Helbert and her sister Bettie Eads. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Frank Hanger; daughters, Lisa Buckles and husband Bill, Angie Davis and husband, Jay; grandchildren, Joshua Buckles and wife, Donna, Jonah Buckles and wife Alisha; great-grandchildren, Colton, Avery, Olivia, Mia, Luke, Tyra, Malakhi, Zoey, Lily; Several beloved nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her hospice nurse, Connie Murray for the exceptional service she provided. The graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm, Saturday, August 7,2021 in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Jack Sprinkle officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, 2004 American Way, Suite 121, Kingsport, TN 37660 Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the Hanger family.Read Obituary