Dorothy Sutton McClure

Dorothy Sutton McClure, 91, passed away March 18, 2016. She was born in Jackson County, NC on January 1, 1925 to the late John Baxter and Lola (Pangle) Sutton. Dorothy was a devout Christian, very active in her church and was a charter member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Dorothy worked 3rd shift at Pharr Yarns and played softball for the McAdenville team. Her family will always remember that she loved to sew, quilt, bake and can vegetables from her garden and was always taking care of other people.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Charlie S. McClure.

Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her memory three children, Sissy Price and husband Greg of Gastonia, NC, Johnny B. McClure of Gastonia and Jimmyjames McClure and wife Sandy of Iron Station, NC; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Wilson Sutton of Coos Bay, Oregon and sister Elizabeth Ward of Dillsboro, NC.

A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, March 21, 2016 at Dallas Funeral Home, Dallas, NC. The Reverend Terry Gibson and Reverend Tim McClure will officiate. Interment will follow at Long Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com;

Dallas Funeral Home is honored to serve the McClure family.