Augusta Reece Hockaday died at Western NC Baptist Home in Asheville, NC at the age of 93. She was born Feb. 1, 1929 in Yadkin County, NC to James Thadeus and Nina Danes Reece.
Augusta received her education at Mars Hill College and became an educator for Durham County Schools and was also very involved with many community and civic activities. For 30 years she was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Durham where her late husband Rev. Dennis Hockaday was minister.
A graveside service will be at Boonville Baptist Church in Boonville, NC on March 20th at 1 pm.
Augusta is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in Durham, NC.
Tony Hughes
My wife, Christine and I send our deepest sympathy to all the friends and family who, like us, will miss Augusta. I only met my late Aunt twice but I will never forget her visit to England nor my stay at Durham with her and my Uncle Dennis. She always took an interest in our lives especially when we sent her long letters with pictures of places we had seen on our adventures. Such a pity we could not make the trip over to see her again.
I know this must be a difficult time for you all and although there is nothing practical we can do to help we hope knowing how loved Augusta was will be some comfort to you.
With Sympathy,
Tony (and Christine)