Mary Elizabeth "Dodie" Autry

“Dodie” was born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 4, 1928 to the late Lee and Sarah Kye. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Carl Kye and Kenneth Kye.

“Dodie” was a loving wife of 68 wonderful years to her husband, Delbert Autry. “Dodie” was a devoted military wife for 23 years, traveling to all areas of the United States. Coming back to the Wilmington area, “Dodie” was the owner and operator of Autry’s Grocery for many of years until opening Autry 421 Ceramics. “Dodie” was known as Mom to her children and to so many others. “Dodie” will be remembered and loved by all that knew her.

“Dodie” is survived by her husband, Delbert; sister, Carol (Charles) Ruark; sons, Delbert Ray (Sandy), Ronald Dean(Penne), Charles Duane(Robin), Kenneth Lee(Dee), Carl Eugene(Caroline); grandchildren, Angela, Michelle, Shiloh, Brandon, Stephanie, Courtney, Benjamin, Jason and many beloved great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 5, 2018 in the Coble Ward- Smith Chapel with Rev Haywood officiating. Interment will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church, Winnabow, NC .

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com