Dortha Mcfee

CANDLER Dortha Stephenson McFee, 83, of Candler, went home to be with her Lord and beloved husband, Kenneth McFee, Wednesday, June 8, 2011. She passed away peacefully at home with her daughters Cindy Brown (Bob) of Candler, Joy Davis (Reece) of Anderson, SC, and Judy Ward (Richard) of Asheville, by her side. She was an active member of Pole Creek Baptist Church for 63 years, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the Senior Citizen Choir, and became a friend to many. She was the Troop Grandmother for Girl Scout Troop 420 for 10 years. She was also a blood and platelet donor for many years. In addition to her daughters and sons-in-law, she is survived by a granddaughter: Micki Parker of Candler, and four grandsons: Eric White (Patricia) of Leicester, Danny Ward (Ann) of Canton, Andrew White (Kim) of Marshall and Jeremy Ward (Kim) of Leicester. She was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Pole Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dennis Thurman and Rev. Dr. John T. Tiller officiating. Burial will follow in Snow Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Friday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Day Stay of Candler, C/O Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715, or to Memory Care of Asheville, 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC 28803.