Mary Nell Askew

Mary Nell Askew

Mary Askew Obituary

Visit the Gray Funeral Home & Crematory - Clinton website to view the full obituary.

Mary Nell Askew, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Presbyterian Community of SC – Clinton.

She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and was the daughter of the late John David Askew and Katherine Belle Isle Askew. Mary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton where she was active in the church choir.

Mary is survived by her cousins, Robert A. Browne and his wife, Elizabeth G. Browne.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her twin sister, Barbara Nell Askew.

Graveside Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery of Clinton on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Debby Marshall officiating.

A Memorial Service will be held at Presbyterian Community of Clinton at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.grayfuneralhome.com

Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Askew family with services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Gray Funeral Home & Crematory - Clinton

504 E. Carolina Ave., Clinton, SC 29325

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