Mary Marthaleen Sneed Vanhoy, 79 of Elkin, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Ms. Vanhoy was born September 16, 1930 in Surry County to Andrew Jackson and Eliza Jane Brannock Sneed. In addition to her parents, Ms. Vanhoy was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Sneed and Arthur Sneed. She is survived by two sons, Donnie Vanhoy & wife Kristi of Jonesville and Phillip Vanhoy & wife Stacy of Jonesville; three brothers, James Sneed, Floyd Sneed, and Howard Sneed; two sisters, Carrie Mae Reece and Sarah James; five grandchildren, Bradley Vanhoy, Amber Vanhoy, Jarrett Vanhoy, Kelsey Vanhoy, and Thalassa Wilmoth & husband Adam; and one great-grandchild, Calvin Wilmoth. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Sunrise Cemetery in Jonesville with Rev. Don Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Elkin Funeral Service.