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Dorothy Kernodle Obituary
A native of Halifax County, N.C., she was the wife of the late Charles Ervin Kernodle and the daughter of William Edward Taylor and Isla Green Taylor, both deceased. Dot was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church. She retired from Wooten Appliance as office manager.
Survivors include two daughters, Zody McDowell and husband Tim of Raleigh and Janice Kernodle of Graham; her grandchildren, Josh McDowell and wife Sandi of Elon, Chris McDowell Barrett of Raleigh, Jim Kernodle and wife D.J. of Goose Creek, S.C., Georgia Kernodle of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Bain Heffner III of Graham; four great-grandchildren, Anderson Barrett, Elizabeth Kernodle, Bryce Kernodle and Timothy McDowell; a sister, Rachel McGrath of Falls Church, Va.; and a brother, Robert Alton Taylor of Santee, Calif.
A graveside service will be conducted at Alamance Memorial Park on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Phil Hardy and Dr. Ed Taylor.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. After the service, they will be at the residence of Josh and Sandi McDowell, 208 Green Street, Elon, N.C.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Kernodle
Ann Wilkinson Lewis
April 8, 2011
I worked with Dot, (Packaging Inc in 1967) she was truly a wonderful lady. She helped me through some trying times as a teenager.And she will be truly missed, sorry for your loss.
Patrick Barrett
April 6, 2011
Zodie & Tim, Janice, Chris, Josh & Anderson:
Precious is a the word MeMe would use to describe Grandmother, and precious she was. Our world as we know it has lost a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Truly one of the greatest, from "The Greatest Generation".
From the Barrett's in Florida our hearts and prayers go out to all family and friends of Mrs. Dot Kernodle.
Brenda Ray
April 6, 2011
We are sorry to hear of your loss. I know Dot will be missed. She was a wonderful lady and loved very much!
Sybil Walker
April 6, 2011
Zodi and Tim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Lost touch with Tim after the newspaper days but hope all of you are well.
Love and prayers....
Yvonne Lee
April 6, 2011
So sorry for your loss, I didn't know her but I know Janice and her family I love the picture she is a beautiful woman. My sincere condolences for the whole family. Just remember that God is with her now she is in no more pain or suffering. Lean on him and he will get you through. If ya'll need anything please let us know.
Shannon Buchanan
April 6, 2011
I don't even know your loved one but she was a beautiful woman. Her picture in the Times-News is precious! Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
April 6, 2011
A very special lady who will be missed by alot of people
kezia Workman
Georgia Kernodle
April 5, 2011
My grandmother was so beautiful, so funny, so kind and loving. We were so fortunate to have her for so long.
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