Shelby Jean Frady Graham: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019Shelby Jean Frady Graham, age 78 of Murphy, NC passed away at her home Friday, December 13, 2019.
Jean was the daughter of the late Homer and Ocie White Frady. She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC and a graduate of Hiwassee Dam High School. Jean was a homemaker and crafter of leather goods. She enjoyed quilting, making floral arrangements, reading, and collecting books. Jean enjoyed having family and friends in her home, cooking meals, and hosting holiday get-togethers. In her later years she enjoyed watching The Waltons and American Ninja Warrior. Jean was a longtime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and helped with vacation bible school for many years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur, Calvin, Bobbie, J.L., James and Mitchell Frady; and sisters, Hazel Frady Crow, Thelma Frady and Wilma Frady Picklesimer.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Graham; two sons, William “Bill” Graham and Thomas Graham; one daughter, Tamala Graham Bailey and husband Jimmy; grandchildren, Tessa Bailey Going and husband Jonathan, and Tyler Bailey; great-grandchildren, Elijah and Emalyn Going; one brother Junior Frady, many nieces and nephews; and special caregiver, Missy Rogers. Her family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to Good Shepherd Hospice of Chattanooga for the care given to Mrs. Graham.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. Rev. Allen Harris and Rev. Greg Swain will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike, Jeff, Tony, and David Frady, Tony, Ashley and Stanley Graham. The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 2 pm, Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Progressive SupraNuclear Palsy, CurePSP, 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001 or www.psb.org
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Kathy Denise Hughes: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019
Kathy Denise Hughes, age 58, of Murphy, NC passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.
Kathy was the daughter of ML and Genive McDonald Totherow. She was a lifetime resident of Murphy, NC. She was a member of Grand View Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. Kathy was a caretaker for all that were in need. She loved helping others. She devoted her life for her family and friends. She loved to cook for large gatherings.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Ted Hughes; son, Teddy Hughes and girlfriend Rebecca Worley; daughter, Tabitha Popular and husband Donnie Popular; brothers, Jimmy Totherow and Connie of Murphy, and Mike Totherow and Lavita of Blairsville; favorite niece, Jenny Rhodes; and three grandchildren, John Popular, Ana Popular, and Dalton Hughes.
Funeral Services will be held at Hanging Dog Baptist Church Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 2:00pm. Rev. Chris Matheson and Rev. Donald Cook will officiate. Music will be provided by the Grandview Trio. Pallbearers will be Jenny Rhodes, Ana Popular, Teddy Hughes, John Popular, Jeremy Totherow, and Mikie Whittemore. Burial will be at Hanging Dog Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12:00-2:00 on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Hanging Dog Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations for funeral expenses.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
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Joseph Dennis Mickens: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019
Joseph Dennis Mickens, 67, of the Hiwassee Dam Community, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at his residence. He worked many years at Tennessee Chemical Company. He enjoyed attending auctions and spending time in Florida. He was known for selling thousands of peanut butter eggs each year at the annual fund raiser for The Church of God on Highway 294. He was also an avid Nascar fan and loved spoiling his grandkids.
He was born February 17, 1952 in Ducktown, Tennessee, and was the son of Jewell Mickens Murphy and the late Goldman Mickens of Hiwassee Dam.
Surviving are his two sons, Jeremy Mickens and girlfriend, Kaitlyn of Murphy and Justin Mickens of Murphy; two sisters, Ava Anderson and husband, Tom and Joan Higdon and husband, Gary all of Hiwassee Dam; a brother, Dee Mickens and wife, Sheila of Copper Hill, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Brandon, Kinsley, Trinity, and Tanner Mickens.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2019 at The Church of God on Highway 294 with Rev. Earl Hughes officiating. The interment will be in Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Blake Rodriguez, Chase & Keaton Mickens, Jacob Wallace, Tyler Wallace, and Hunter Williamson. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Higdon, Tom Anderson, Junior Mickens, Tommy Stiles, Kenneth Davis, Dennis Baty, Dick Higdon and Joe Parsons.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Joseph Dennis Mickens to: Parkinson’s Association of the Carolinas,601 E. Fifth Street, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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Richard Evans Bristol: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019Richard Evans Bristol, 88, of Hayesville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home.
Richard was a Clay County native who lived on and worked the same land he was born on. An 8th generation farmer, Richard his wife, Joann, continued on a legacy that dates back 162 years. Farm life was not always easy, but Richard was a hard worker as was evident from his massive, muscular hands cultivated from a long life of toil. Many will remember a friendly, firm handshake from those crushing hands, as well as the jovial laugh he had when talking about days gone by. He was never too tired to lend a helping hand or give some farming wisdom to a friend. He could often be seen tinkering on a tractor or maintaining some machinery for the upkeep of his farm.
In 1985, Richard was proud to be recognized as the first Century Farm in Clay County and in 1987, he was given the distinction of Clay County Farm Family of the Year. Richard had his hand in a variety of farming endeavors, but found his greatest success raising Burley tobacco and trellis tomatoes. He served on the Clay County ASCS Committee, as well as the Clay Soil and Water Conservation Committee. Richard was also a member of the Clay County Masonic Lodge No. 301 and a 49-year long member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masons. Both he and Joann attend First Free Will Baptist Church.
Richard was the son of the late Samuel Johnson and Nina Evans Bristol. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers, John, George, William, Sam J., Gene, Edgar, and Wallace Bristol.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joann Ledford Bristol; a daughter, Debra Bristol Puckett and husband, Robert of Hayesville; one granddaughter, Julie Woody Joyce Overlin and husband, Stacey; two great-granddaughters, Abby and Marlo Joyce, all of Hayesville.
Funeral services were held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in the First Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Rumfelt officiating. The interment was at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019 in the Hayesville Baptist-Presbyterian Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Woody, Emmett Arrowood, Chad Sisum, Dewayne Maney, and Ricky and Daniel Anderson.
The family received friends from 4-5:45 Wednesday afternoon at the First Free Will Baptist Church prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Richard Evans Bristol to the Hayesville Baptist-Presbyterian Cemetery at United Community Bank.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
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Gerald Fred “Todd” Phillips: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019
Gerald Fred “Todd” Phillips passed away peacefully at the Clay County Care Center on Monday, December 9. He was 93 years old. He passed away just a few days shy of his 94th birthday.
Todd was a life-long resident of Clay County. He was a barber on the town square In Hayesville, NC for 60 years with many local kids getting their first haircut from him. The barber shop was also a hang out for many men who dropped by throughout the day to find out the local news, swap stories about hunting and fishing, and try to solve all the problems in the world. He was an active member of the Lions Club for many years, served as president of the Clay County School Board of Education for eight years, and was the Scout Master for a local Boy Scout Troop. He was also one of the longest serving members of the Clay County Masonic Lodge No. 301 having been a member for 66 years. Last year he was awarded a special plaque for his 65 years of masonic service. He was also a Scottish Rite of Free Masonry member and a member of Oasis Shriners. He was a devout member of Truett Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and sang in the choir for many years.
In his free time, Todd was an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman, He had a great love for animals, especially horses and dogs. He also loved to travel. He visited many states up and down the east coast and throughout the midwest and the west. In retirement, he finally went on his dream vacations to Alaska and Hawaii.
He was the son of the late Fred Phillips and Minerva Stillwell Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his two older brothers, Edward and Leonard Phillips and his two older sisters, Alice Stover and Louise Bentley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia Penland Phillips; one son, Greg Phillips of Santa Monica, CA; one daughter, Kim Bauer, son-in-law Michael Bauer, and his beloved grandchildren, Madeleine Armstrong and Erich Bauer all of Atlanta, GA; and of course his granddogs, Flora Bauer and Fosse and Gershwin Phillips. His only surviving sister, Joanne Segner, lives in Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins who have been a great source of support and love and laughter throughout his life.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, December 14 at Truett Memorial Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC. The Rev. Johnny Foster officiated. The interment was held following the service at Marshal Chapel UMC Cemetery in Shooting Creek, NC with masonic graveside rites conducted by the Clay County Masonic Lodge No. 301. Pallbearers were nephews, Keith Henderson, Floyd Phillips, Jimmy Stover, Jerry Stover and cousins, Dan Phillips and Jason Rhinehardt.
The family received friends from 1 pm to 2:15 pm prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Truett Memorial Baptist Church, PO Box 464, Hayesville, NC 28904 or the Marshal Chapel UMC Cemetery fund, c/o Ray Rogers, PO Box 185, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
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Roger B. Edkin: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019Roger B. Edkin, 90, of Hayesville passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 in a Clay County care facility. Roger was a native of Madison County, New York and he had served in the United States Air Force. Roger worked in the funeral business for ten years and owned Whitford-Edkin Funeral Home in Oneida, New York. Roger graduated from the State University of New York at Morrisville. He later became a manager for Kraft Foods while living in Lakeland, Florida. He retired to Hayesville in 1980. Roger was active working in management with the American Red Cross and volunteered as scout master with the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed wildlife and the outdoors and was a member of the Whitetail Deer Association. He was an active member of Shooting Creek Fire Department and was an E.M.T. Roger was a member and past master of the Masonic Lodge in Oneida, NY and was a member of the Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
He was the son of the late Charles and Lydia Burton Edkin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Otto Warren Edkin.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Marilyn Genge Edkin; four daughters, Elaine LaBarr of Lilburn, Georgia, Sheree Triplett and husband, George of Elgin, Oklahoma, Karen Edkin of Hayesville, and Diane Goss and husband, Jeff of Whitehall, Michigan; two sons, Roger Edkin Jr. and wife, Kathy of Bull Shoals, Arkansas and Eric Edkin and wife, Beth of Vidalia, Georgia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Jackie Sellers officiating. The interment will be in Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Hayesville VFW Post 6812, Hayesville American Legion Post 532, and Murphy American Legion Post 96.
The family will receive friends from 12-1:45 Monday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Roger B. Edkin to the Shooting Creek Fire Department, PO Box 1334, Hayesville, NC 28904.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
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Dorothy “Dot” Allison: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019Dorothy “Dot” Allison, 74, of Andrews was called home by the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was a lifetime resident of Andrews. Dot worked for many years at United Community Bank until her retirement in 2015. She attended Andrews First Baptist Church. Dot was a very loving mother and grandmother.
She was the daughter of the late William and Leuna Grant Day. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, John Wright; her sisters, Darlene Day Hatchet and Gail Irene Day Bateman, and an infant sister, Margie Day.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Terry Allison; a daughter, Jennifer Stephens and husband, Josh of Robbinsville; a son, Dusty Allison and wife, Amy of Asheville; three grandchildren, Bridger Allison, Campbell Stephens, and Smith Stephens; several nieces and a nephew; and several special friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2019 in the Andrews First Baptist Church with Dr. Calvin Bobo and Rev. Marlon Blaylock officiating. A private inurnment will take place in Valleytown Cemetery.
A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of arrangements.
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Jack L. Shingler: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019
Jack L. Shingler, 72, of Murphy, passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019 at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Ivie Funeral Home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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Eva Jean Brannon Murphy: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019
Eva Jean Brannon Murphy, 88, of Murphy, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 in a Murphy care center. She was a native of Cherokee County, but had lived in Ellenwood, Georgia before moving back to Murphy in 1986. Eva was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Unaka Baptist Church where she had sung in the choir. Eva loved her church family. She enjoyed gathering her family on Sundays’ for homecooked meals and she enjoyed crafting dolls.
She was the daughter of the late Robert P. and Mollie Whitener Brannon and the wife of the late Norvell J. Murphy, who died January 19, 2015. Eva was also preceded in death by two sons, Randy and Larry Murphy; three sisters and three brothers.
Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Kay York and husband, Gary of Murphy; five sons, Jack Murphy and wife, Gail of Conyers, Georgia, Robert Murphy of Cartersville, Georgia, Ricky Murphy and wife, Debbie of Jasper, Georgia, Ray Murphy and wife, Stacey of Conyers, Georgia, and Glen Murphy of Covington, Georgia, and Murphy; a brother, R.L. Brannon of Albany, Georgia; 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 7:00 pm Monday, December 16, 2019 in the chapel of the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Randall Brown officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:45 Monday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial be made in memory of Eva Jean Brannon Murphy to the Unaka Cemetery Fund, c/o Glenn Crowe, 11931 Beaver Dam Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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Fay Coker: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Fay Coker, 88, of Warne passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 in a Murphy care facility.
She was the daughter of the late Ira and Allene McClure Hogsed.
Surviving are three sisters, Reba Hubbard of Blairsville, Georgia, Barbara Cooper of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, and Sharon Wallin of Elkhart, Indiana; a brother, Mike Hogsed of Marble; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Miles officiating. Pallbearers will be Timothy and Chris Hogsed, Jonathan Weaver, Jon and Evan Leinbach, and Rex Ledford.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
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Wayne Wazny: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Wayne Wazny, 76, of Murphy passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in a Buncombe County, North Carolina V.A. hospital. He was a native of Cicero, Illinois. Wayne served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1967. He worked at Chicago Manufacturing Company, retiring as Chief Financial Officer. Wayne moved to Cherokee County in 2004 after living in Winder, Georgia and Bogart, Georgia. Wayne was of the Catholic faith.
He was the son of the late John and Mary Mutino Wazny and the husband of the late Cheryl Faye Dean Wazny, who died August 13, 2013.
Surviving are his brother, Raymond John Wazny and wife, Patricia of Downers Grove, Illinois; a close brother-in-law and friends, Cliff Roberts and wife, Kaye of Hoschton, Georgia; two nieces, Michelle Arnold and Marjorie Schubert, as well as several other nieces.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Rev. Mr. Carl Hubbell officiating and military honors conducted by the Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Wayne Wazny to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-3000.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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Brenda Louise Jacobs Conley: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Brenda Louise Jacobs Conley was born on a Saturday, April 5th, 1947. She was born at home in a little house that sat on top of the Nantahala Dam. She was the first born child to Ruby Morgan Jacobs and Charles Austin Jacobs, and both preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by a precious nephew, Ryan Harper. Brenda left peacefully on December 1, 2019 surrounded by family. She is now gone from our sight, shucking her fragile earthly body to join her parents Ruby and Austin in Heaven.
She had six brothers and sisters and she is survived by all six; sister Judy Harper, brother James (Jim) Jacobs and wife Rhonda; brother Howell Jacobs and wife Vivian; Brother Tim Jacobs and wife Michelle; sister Debbie Bryson and husband Mike; and sister Lisa Jacobs. As the oldest child, she held the responsibility of often being the caretaker for her siblings whom all she dearly loved. At age 17 she married Austin Conley of Andrews who also survives his beloved wife. At 23 she began motherhood and became the mother to their three daughters: Jeana Conley, married to Randy Bryant of Andrews; April Tallant and husband Mack Tallant of Robbinsville; and Susann McWhorter of Caledonia Mississippi. She was the proud Nana of three precious grandsons; Alex Hardin of Atlanta, GA, Chase Hardin of Charlotte, and Jackson Tallant of Robbinsville. Brenda was a dedicated wife, mother and first and foremost, she treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana. She is also survived many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and neighbors who were frequent visitors to her during her extended illness. Her sister-in-law Vivian, already a precious friend, gave selflessly to enable the family to keep her comfortable and allow her to live and spend her final years at home. Her three daughters are so grateful to have been able to spend and share such valuable time with their mother.
She spent 28 years dedicating her life to children, working as an assistant and eventually a Director of a SouthWestern Child Development Center both in Andrews and in Marble. In 28 years she shared her love with hundreds of children and help set them on the right path as they began school. Although one sentence or sentiment cannot possibly describe Brenda Conley, the primary memory most will have of her was her love of children and kindness to everyone.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews with the Rev. Jim Postell and Howell Jacobs officiating. The interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons Alex Hardin and Chase Hardin; brothers Howell Jacobs, Jim Jacobs, Tim Jacobs; son-in-law Mack Tallant; and nephews Justin Jacobs, Marty Jacobs, Arron Jacobs, Cameron Jacobs, Dusty Bryson, Corbin Bryson, and Cody Roberts. Grandson Jackson Tallant served as Honorary pallbearer.
The family received friends from 12-1:45 Wednesday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews prior to the services.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.
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Gerald Dwight Holland: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Gerald Dwight Holland, 63, of Hayesville passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 in a Towns County, Georgia hospital. He was a native of Gainesville, Georgia, where he lived most of his life. Gerald worked as a heavy equipment operator with his father’s construction business. Gerald moved to Clay County in 2015. He enjoyed watching Andy Griffith and Green Acres and teasing his friends. Gerald was of the Baptist faith.
He was the son of the late Elmer and Tommie Lord Holland. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jackie Reynolds and Vicky Lawrence; and an infant brother.
Surviving are his fiancé, Dori Pilato; two daughters, Brandy and Bama Holland; a son, David Holland; seven grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to help with funeral expenses.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.
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Albert Harry Dockery: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Albert Harry Dockery, 85, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 in a Hayesville care facility. He was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Ivie Funeral Home.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
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Annie Doloris Aiken Mann: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Annie Doloris Aiken Mann, age 81 of Murphy passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Annie was born in Danielsville, Georgia to the late James and Amy Argo Mann.
Annie was predeceased by her husband, Donald Leslie Mann.
Annie is survived by her three sons, James, Charlie and Robbie Mann.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Maislee Passmore: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019Shirley Maislee Passmore, age 82 of Topton, NC passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Shirley was the daughter of the late Ruport McLean and Bernice Hyde McLean. She worked as a seamstress for Owenby’s Manufacturing. Shirley was a member of Red Marble Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Clifford Andrew Passmore and sisters, Kathy Denny and Revia Dockery.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Vernon Passmore; daughters, Olivia “Dinky” Rogers and Loretta Queen and husband, Billy; sisters, Alomia Mashburn and husband, Steve and Linda Thompson and husband, Emmitt; brothers, Gary and Larry McLain; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Bethel Hill Baptist Church in Topton. Rev. Darrell Dockery, Rev. Eugene Taylor and Rev. S.J. Waters will officiate. Pallbearers will be Curtis Moore, Tanner Moore, Tucker Dockery, Logan Wagoner, Kevin Freeman, Randy Freeman, Derrick Queen and David Moore. Burial will be in Bethel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Topton.
The family will receive friends from 6-9pm, Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Townson-Rose Chapel of Andrews.
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