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1944
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2011
Doris Lail Obituary
Doris was born in Cleveland County a daughter of the late Ben F. and Marjorie Rollins Burton on Oct. 18, 1944. She was a 1963 graduate of Burns High School and faithful member of First Wesleyan Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy T. Lail.
Survivors include her son, Thomas Lail of Cherryville; two daughters, Sandra Moss and husband Tim of Waco; Janet Long and husband Andy of Cherryville; a special love, Harold Mauney and his family; two grandchildren, Leigh Long and Sierra Jarrell; a brother, Robert Burton of Snyder, Texas, three sisters, Shirley Pittman of Breckenridge, Texas; Sandra Rodriguez of Snyder, Texas, Annette Pendleton of Rising Star, Texas; a number of nieces and nephews; her Home Folks Cafe family; and many, many friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 1, 2011, at 3 p.m. at First Wesleyan Church, Cherryville with the Rev. Mark Poe and the Rev. John Blalock. Burial will follow in Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. at Carpenter's Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 800 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC 28021.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Lail
May 9, 2011
Thomas, Sandra, & Janet,
Wish I could have said this at the funeral, but I knew I would never get it all out. Your mom and your whole family are very special to Rocky, Jesse, and me. I feel like you have helped raise our son, Jesse. He's been coming to Home Folk's to "visit" for a long time. Thanks to you all . Doris will always be very special to us and so will each of you. We love you!
Rocky, LeNita, & Jesse Painter
Bede Roberts
May 7, 2011
Dear Thomas, Sandra and Janet, so sorry to hear about your Mom. We knew she was ill, and heard of her passing when we were leaving town. I know you all will miss her dearly, and that you will keep her in your hearts always. She sure did enjoy being with you all and nothing pleased her more than your travels together. I know she would want you to continue to travel and have fun together and to enjoy time off from the restaurant. We are praying for consolation in your sorrow. Love, Bob and Bede Roberts
Kelly Holcombe
May 7, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I will always keep the wonderful memories alive in my heart of our reunions and happy times. Much love, Kelly & Deborah Holcombe, Dallas.NC
Bonnie Stroud
May 7, 2011
Janet, Sandra, and Thomas,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I was out of town for a few days and when I returned I heard of your loss. I just wanted you all to know that you are in my prayers and i my heart at a time like this...
May 6, 2011
So sorry about Doris. I didn't know until I saw the news story on WBTV. My prayers are with you children. Melinda Poole
Fran Senters
May 3, 2011
Janet, Sandra and Thomas,
Our visits to Home Folks wont be the same without your mamma there. I know it will be difficult for you all. We think the world of your family and hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Fran, John and Jim Senters
Gail Canipe
May 2, 2011
My family and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. Doris will be missed at Homefolks and the community. We are so sorry for your loss. I brought my grandson, Hunter, every Wednesday morning for prayer breakfast and Doris usually would give him bubble gum. She was a special lady.
Terry Hoyle
May 2, 2011
Janet & Sandra, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I just head about it yesterday, which was Sunday. I will keep both of you & your family in my prayers. I always enjoyed going into Home Folks & talking to all of you. She will be missed! Terry Hoyle
Megan Homesley
May 2, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. St. John's prayer breakfast group is so grateful for Homefolks over the years and especially of Doris. Peace be with your family and the family at Homefolks. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Megan Homesley, St. John's Youth Director
steve howell
May 1, 2011
we are so sorry for your loss doris was a wonderful nice person.we will miss her and her smile....we will keep the family in our prayers....steve n jamie howell
Mike Grayson
May 1, 2011
I always enjoyed talking with Doris at the cafe and at Heafner Bros. She was very kind and I knew she knew the Lord and is now in God's loving arms. She often said that all we had in this world was God and each other.. How true.May you all be comforted to know she now rests with God. Mike Grayson Lincolnton
Sheree Smith
May 1, 2011
To the Lail family...may God wrap you in His arms & comfort you during this time. We love you all & are praying for each of you.
May 1, 2011
Sandra, Janet and Thomas - your mom will be greatly missed by the many people whose lifes she has touched and will not be forgotten. May God comfort you during this time.
Deborah Brown
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