Doshia Magnolia Cairnes

Fletcher ~ Doshia Magnolia Hare Cairnes, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 21, 2004 at Park Ridge Living Center. A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Cairnes was a daughter of the late Hattie Baldwin Hare and Cornelius Marion Hare and wife of the late Wade Charlie Cairnes, who died in 1978. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Annie Lance, Fannie Whitaker and Sue Hare and her brothers, William Hare, Harley Hare, Lawrence Hare, Alex Hare and Richard Hare. Mrs. Cairnes was retired from Mountain Rug Mills in Fletcher. She was an avid afghan maker and gave many afghans to workers at the Park Ridge Living Center and family members. Mrs. Cairnes was a faithful member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and was a loving and caring person to all she knew. Survivors include two sisters, Pearl Bryson of Mills River and Rushia Cantrell of Yanceyville, NC and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Perry officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at the church. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.