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Doris Fincannon Obituary

Doris Altman Fincannon, 80, of Leland, NC, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. She was born in Cumberland County, NC, May 3, 1929, daughter of the late William Alfred Altman and Beulah Tart Altman. Doris loved life, traveling, playing bridge and was a member of St. Andrew’s – Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mostly, she loved laughing with her family. Her spirit will continue to live on in the words of Dr. Seuss “be who you are…say what you feel…those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind”. Her will to live life to the fullest was an inspiration to those that she has left behind, her husband of nearly fifty-eight years, Glenn Charles Fincannon; children, Glenn Craig Fincannon and wife, Lisa and William Mark Fincannon and wife, Sharon all of Leland; and Nancy Fincannon Forester of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Ashley Carmichael and husband, Dr. Dusty Carmichael, Erin Fincannon Padgett and husband, Jonathan, Christian Hope Fincannon, Mary Elizabeth Fincannon, Naomi Knowles Irion and husband, Schain, Heather Knowles Isaacs and husband, Chris, Kara Glenn Forester, and Ali Jo Forester; a sister, Grace Thompson of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Sam Altman of Dunn, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers preceded her in death, Raymond, Lewis, Robert, and Howard Altman. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at St. Andrew’s - Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. Officiating will be Rev. Rob Lapp, Rev. Steve Hein, Rev. Bill Altman, and a eulogy by Mark Fincannon. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401. The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Arb, Delayne Godwin, PA, and hospice nurse, Starr Worthington, for the kindness, care and concern shared with them and Mrs. Fincannon during this time of need. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by The News & Observer on Jun. 14, 2009.

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John Houser

June 18, 2009

Glenn and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and you entire family for your loss of Doris. We are all blessed by having known her and the courage she showed while ill. She had a full and wonderful life with her loving family and many friends. Sorry we were out of town when this happened, but our thoughts were with all of you.
Connie and John Houser

Mona Fipps

June 15, 2009

Nancy, Words can not express my deep feelings for the loss of your mother. One side of my heart hurts and the other side is rejoicing. I know that you understand these feelings. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and know that I wish I could be there to put my arms around each and everyone of you. Take care, love you very much.

Bob Noble

June 14, 2009

Dear Glenn, Anne Marie joins me in sending our heartfelt sympathy to you, Craig, Mark, Nancy and all of the Fincannon grandchildren in the loss of your wife and family matriarch. We came to love and admire Doris especially over these past 14 years through our Wachovia Reunion Group quickly recognizing Doris as a very kind and caring person who set a wonderful example for us all. She will be dearly missed by us but never forgotten as a very special part of our group. Please know that we are thinking of you and have you all in our prayers.

Glenn, we regret so much that we will be unable to make the service celebrating Doris's life but will be in touch with you soon.

Love, Bob and Anne Marie Noble

JOHN STEVENS

June 14, 2009

Glenn and family, Doris was a very special person and Mary and I will remember you and the family in our thougts and prayers and may God comfort you in the coming days.
Mary and John Stevens

Marion & Gray Dixon

June 14, 2009

Dear Mark,
We were sorry to hear of your sorrow,and wanted you to know that you are not forgotten by those you have known in the past. We were fellow members with you at Myrtle Grove EPC.
In Jesus love, Marion, Gray, Stephen, and JoAnn Dixon

June 14, 2009

What a lady -- such a social butterfly to the very end. She has passed on a mantle to each of us through her love of life, laughter and more importantly her love for her family. Bill and I will miss those many times of just sitting by her side and still she was the one along with Uncle Glen that encouraged us through their wisdom, sound advice and their love.
Ruth and Bill Altman

Joseph M. "Joe" Clark

June 14, 2009

Glenn and Family, Regardless of any circumstance in life we are never ready to lose our loved ones. The only comfort has to come from a real Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. Please know we are thinking of you and will hold you in our prayers. Joe and Zunita

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