"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. " Matthew 11:28

Rev. Mary G. Favors, age 73 of Bedford departed this life on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born on May 6, 1947 to the late Mr. Charles Preston and Mrs. Gladys K. Preston. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles H. Preston, Sr.

Mary was educated in the Bedford County School System. In the early 1980's, Mary was called into the ministry. She was licensed by Rev. Henry A. Henderson and ordained as a minister by Rev. J. D. Holland at New Zion Baptist Church in the Body Camp Community. Mary was a member and an associate minister at Lovely Zion Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. Holland.

She is survived by two sisters, Gloria J. Preston and Marion P. Anderson of Bedford; one uncle, Mr. Milton Preston of Roanoke; three nephews, Tige Preston (Carol), Charles H. Preston, Jr. (Stephanie) and Roderick Preston; four devoted nieces, Stacey Redboy (George), Tracey Anderson, Rhonda Preston and Roselyn Hughes; one great nephew, Terrence Preston; one great niece, Tianna Coates; two devoted cousins, Carolyn Harrison and Sandra Thomas of Roanoke; other relatives and friends.