Mary Batten

Mary Jane Batten, 63, of Homeland, GA passed away Wednesday, June 6 in Brunswick, GA following a lengthy illness.  She was born February 1, 1955 in Columbus, OH to the late Paul Harris Roach, Sr. and Barbara Nell Hayward Roach.  She worked as a CNA at Folkston Park Nursing Home for a number of years.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers:  Thomas Roach, Richard Roach and Paul Roach, Jr. and a sister:  Susan Kirton.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years:  Silas Batten; children:  Matthew Wayne Batten (Victoria), David Lee Batten (Theresa) and Katrina Lynn Batten; a brother:  Steven Roach; 5-sisters:  Kate Melton (John), Teresa Slaten (Jerry), Barbara Johnson (Robert), Rebecca Newman (Claude), and Angela Chesser (Anthony); 6-Grandchildren and 2-Great Grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

The family will receive friends Saturday, June 9 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home from 6-8 PM.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.