Dorothy McPherson Obituary

STANLEY - Dorothy Davis McPherson, 95, died July 2, 2013, at Stanley Total Living Center.

She was born in Elizabeth City, daughter of the late Gardner Sawyer "Bruce" Davis and Lula Jennings Davis, and was preceded in death by her hus-band William Earl McPherson. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Elizabeth City, and attended Alexis Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son Bill McPherson and wife Betsy of Iron Station, a brother Calvin K. Davis and wife Sarah of Atlanta, Ga; two grandchildren Mi-chael T. McPherson and wife Kristen, Amy M. Leophard and husband Tim; eight great grandchildren Laura and Madison McPherson, Gracie, Kylie Ann, and Ella Leophard, Michael, Eric , and Trent Ivester.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. McPherson will be held 3 p.m. Friday at Alexis Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Sandy Marks and the Rev. Mack Pressley officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Inurnment will be in the Old Hollywood Cemetery in Elizabeth City.

Memorials may be made to Alexis Baptist Church, PO Box 39, Alexis, NC 28006.

Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Jul. 3, 2013.
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With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

J G

July 8, 2013

Billy, we are sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and Betsy at this time.Philip and Mary Lou Madre

July 6, 2013

So sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.We love you all.

Charles & Terry Lowe

July 3, 2013

Bill, Betsy, and family, So sorry for the loss of this dear sweet lady. She has been richly blessed and so have those that knew her. There is another angel in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Terry & Judy Waldrop

July 3, 2013

bill
sorry to hear about your mother
she was a lovely lady
tommy & kitty helms

July 3, 2013

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