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Dorothy McCauley Obituary

LANCASTER, S.C. | Mrs. Dorothy Jean Cashion McCauley, 85, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Jean was the daughter of the late Wade and Carrilea Cashion of Chapel Hill, N.C. Along with her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jack; and sisters, Collie Broad and Barbara Lawler. She survived by her sister, Mary Hardaway of Leesburg, Fla. Jean is also survived by her five children, Pamela and husband Dr. Barry Dowell, of Mundelein, Illinois, Jack McCauley Jr. and wife Elaine, of Raleigh, North Carolina, Sandy and husband Tony Joy, of Elkridge, Maryland, Marty McCauley and wife Lauren, of Rock Hill, South Carolina and Brenda and husband Al Owens, of La Grange, North Carolina. Jean is survived by seven grandchildren who loved their "Granny" dearly, Rachel Thrash, Charlie Dowell, Lauren Bowen, David Joy, Cash McCauley, John Martin Owens, and Shannon Owens. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, William Dowell, Joshua Dowell, Sherry Dowell, Alex Thrash and Megan Thrash who referred to her as "Granny-the-Great." Jean was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Chapel Hill, N.C. where she met the love of her life, Jack. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in education. After that she went on to teach elementary school in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. She spent time as a classroom teacher, PE teacher, and math/reading lab instructor. Aside from teaching, Jean had many passions in life; she loved antiques and fulfilled a lifelong dream of having her own antique shop in Houston, Texas. She was a Master Gardener and always had a beautiful yard full of flowers. An interest in anthropology led her to volunteer at local museums and hunt for treasures anywhere she went. She loved to travel and was always up for an adventure. Jean was an active member at Tabernacle UMC for many years. She provided a wonderful example of a Christian woman to her family. She loved hymns and sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, participated in the UMW, attended the "Good Years" club and was always willing to help others in times of need. Jean was genuine, creative, smart, funny and thoughtful. She was always welcoming and loved everyone. She was adored by her family and friends and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the people who cared for Jean in recent years. Funeral services for Jean McCauley will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle UMC. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral at 10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 5908 Tabernacle Rd. Lancaster, SC 29720. Arrangements are by Lancaster Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at kinston.com

Published by Free Press on Aug. 4, 2015.
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