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DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Dorothy "Dot" Kelly
Dorothy "Dot" Ann Kelly, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 15, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Born May 3, 1936 in Cleveland Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late John Lynch Patterson and Alda Hesentine McSwain Patterson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Lyman Robbs, second husband Clavon Kelly, and brother John Patterson. Dot was a member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC and worked at First Union Bank as a bank teller for over 30 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 50 years, where she served for a time as Worthy Matron. Dot enjoyed baking for her family and friends. Her love, kindness, and friendly wink will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
SURVIVORS: Son: Ed Robbs and wife Rosina, Chaparral, NM
Daughter: Karen Yoder and husband Gary Olnowich, Cornelius, NC
3 Grandchildren: Austin Yoder, Will Yoder, and Rosina Perez
4 Great-Grandchildren: Brandon Perez, Kenzie Perez, Hailey Valdez, Geneviere Perez
Dot is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Dr. John Sloan officiating
VISITATION: Immediately following the service in the cemetery.
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations in Dot's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM
ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
108 South Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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