Dorothy E. Murdock

dorothy murdock
Dorothy Elizabeth Elkins Murdock, 87, of Asheville, died Wednesday, October 8, 2009, at the John Keever Solace Center in Asheville. Dorothy was born on November 21, 1921, near Forks of Ivy, in Buncombe County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bill, in 2006. She is survived by her son, Ron Murdock and wife Marcia, of Lander, WY; her daughter, Nora Murdock and husband David Keller, of Bat Cave; her sister Flora Gaddy of Archer, Florida, and her sister Frances Ruth Owenby of Asheville. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Murdock will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Buckner-Elkins Cemetery near Piney Mountain Baptist Church (where she was a lifelong member) near Forks of Ivy. The pastor, Steve Freeman will officiate. The family wishes to thank the staff of the John F. Keever Solace Center for their excellent care and compassion in the last days of her life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.

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  1. I was so saddened to read of her death in the paper as I did’nt know she had been sick. I talked to her along time at the pig picking at the church not long ago. I dearly loved her and will miss her. I have known her since I was a little girl and she remained the same sweet person. Always there for you. Shelby Jones Shelton

  2. I will never forget Mrs. Murdock’s kindness towards me and my family. She never forgot a birthday and always sent a card at Christmas. She was a very sweet lady and will be greatly missed.

  3. We fill very blessed to have known Dot. She was a wonderful, loving and caring person. For many years after our children were born she always remembered them with a card on their birthdays. Even after they grew up she still remembered them on special occasions. We will never forget her kindness to them. She will be greatly missed.

  4. With many fond memories of Dorothy’s kindness, warmth, and graceful presence, I offer sincere condolences to all her family.

  5. I was very sorry to hear about Mrs. Murdock’s death. She was my group chief supervisor at the telephone company. I have been out of town and just found out today while going through old newspapers. Sincerely, Judy Rattler


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