Marian Allen "Dougie" Dingler

1937 - 2022

Marian "Dougie" Allen Dingler

September 13, 1937 - October 20, 2022

Mrs. Dougie Allen Dingler, of Hudson, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at her residence, as her loving children and two dogs surrounded her.

Mrs. Dingler was born Sept. 13, 1937, in Caldwell County, to the late John Frazier Allen and Willie Elizabeth Martin Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James "Jimmy" Dingler; daughter, Ginny Edwards; and two sisters, Peggy Hicks and Betty Burnet.

Dougie grew up in Lenoir and graduated from Lenoir High School. She attended secretarial school for a year before marrying the love of her life in 1956. She devoted the rest of her life to taking care of her family, dogs and their home. She was a longtime member of Hudson First Baptist Church. She loved serving in the nursery for many years.

Dougie enjoyed flower gardening, winning many community awards over the years. She shared her husband, Jimmy's, love of dancing "the Shag," and entertaining and hosting fun gatherings and special events for friends and family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Brad Dingler and wife, Beth of Durham; daughter, Jeanne Allen Heineman and husband, John of Hickory; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; two dogs and five granddogs. She treasured them all dearly.

A celebration of life will be held at Hudson First Baptist Church Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. R. Mack Jarvis III officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., at Hudson First Baptist Church, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring Foundation or Pet Peace of Mind, a non-profit organization helping to keep hospice patients and their pets together as long as possible during their end-of-life journey.

Pendry's Funeral Home of Lenoir

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