She was born In New York on November 27, 1930 the daughter of the late, George Harding and Elizabeth Keough Harding, also was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Francis Dess, two brothers, Donald Harding and Walter Harding.
Mrs. Dess was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport. She will be greatly missed.
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Joseph Louis Dess of the home; three children, Barbara Ann Stein and husband James of Oak Island, NC, George Thomas Dess and wife, Elizabeth also of Oak Island, NC and Thomas Edward Dess and wife, Cynthia of Montauk, NY; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Doris Harding of Merrick, NY and Peggy Harding of White Stone, NY.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday March 23, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Cape Fear Memorial Park.
The family will receive family and friends on Tuesday March 22, 2016 at Peacock Newnam White Funeral and Cremation Service Southport from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM.
Online condolences may be sent to www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
A service of Peacock Newnam White Funeral and Cremation Service 1411 North Howe Street Southport, NC 28461.
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