Dorothy B. Poythress, 84, died surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, May 28, 2013, after a long illness. Dorothy was born in Wake Co, NC on July 20, 1928 to the late Julian and Mary Chappell Terry.
Dorothy was predeceased by her first husband, Wayne Brown; second husband, George Poythress; and brother, Clyde Terry.
Dorothy is survived by her step-children, Preston Poythress (Joan), Amy Poythress, and Denise Shamblin (Steve); step-grandchildren, Christine Shamblin, Dylan Poythress, Austin Poythress, and Mason Poythress; sister, Rebecca Smith (Ed); brothers, Joe Terry (Donnis), Wallace Terry (Joyce), William Terry, and Frank Terry (Jeannette); She had many loving nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Creedmoor Road Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC.
Funeral will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 12:00 pm at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC with visitation beginning from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Interment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Condolences and fond memories can be shared at www.MitchellatRMP.com
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