Doris Musselwhite

Doris H. Musselwhite entered her heavenly home on March 30, 2016 at Hospice Life Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 23, 1936 to Edgar Stewart Harrell and Ada Mae Turner Harrell in Wilmington, N. C.

She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) T. Musselwhite, Sr. on October 17, 1953. They were married for 62 years. They spent many wonderful years together and during her illness, he faithfully took care of her every need. Doris is survived by her husband, sons Robert (Bobby) Jr. (Rhonda), Mike, and Randall (Randy) S. (Karen) and daughter Tina (Jay Tanenbaum); three grandchildren, Heather Fritz (Nate), Kelly Musselwhite, and Stewart Musselwhite; two great-grandchildren Ada Louise Fritz and Sadie Lee Fritz; two sisters Edna H. Wells and Mildred H. Aldridge and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Frances H. Biggs.

Doris graduated from New Hanover High School in 1954. She worked and raised her family until all children were in school. She then returned to school at Cape Fear Community College where she received an LPN nursing degree. She retired from the New Hanover County Health Department after twenty years of service.

Some of her favorite things were camping out with her family and attending NASCAR races. She was an avid North Carolina Tarheel fan and rarely ever missed watching a game even during her hospital stays as recently as last week.

She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and served faithfully until her illness prevented her from attending church. She was a compassionate, caring person who always put others needs as her top priority.

A special thanks to all the many Doctors and Nurses who participated in her healthcare during the past several years.

A visitation will be held at Coble Ward Smith Funeral Home on Monday, April 4 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of her life beginning at 2:00. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Memorial Park.

Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to your favorite charity.