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Dorothy Hobby Obituary
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Sam James; second husband Norman Hobby; son, Sammy James and sister Elaine Wilson.
Dorothy was a member of the Mt. Zion Christian Church and was a member of the Carrboro Farmers Market for about 25 years.
Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Bobby James and Harry James; brother, Billy Wilson; sisters, Mary Ann Sykes and Jeanette Oldham; grandsons, Ricky James, Jeff James, Randy James and Timmy James; granddaughter, Scarlet James Wheeler; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane with the Rev. Rick Webster officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Christian Church Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Hobby
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February 13, 2015
To her beloved family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a precious lady and will be missed.
Ophelia Evans
Libby Atkins
February 12, 2015
To all the family: Dot was such a beautiful and Godly lady. I really enjoyed the time I spent with her at Mt Zion. We will all miss her.
Love
Libby
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