Dorothy Mathis

Dorothy M. Mathis, age 85, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Hospice House of Rutherford County.
Born August 23, 1930 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Dennis McKinney and Annie Beam McKinney. She was a graduate of Ellenboro High School and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Dorothy worked for Stonecutter Mills for many years and was a tutor for the Rutherford County Public Schools for several years. She also worked for the Kemet Corporation. Dorothy loved listening to gospel music.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Mathis.
Survivors include one son, Wayne Mathis and fiancé, Cristie Carson; two grandchildren, Holly Mathis, Adam Wayne Mathis and great-grandson, Felix Mathis.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ad Hopper officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Autism Society of America, 4340 East West Hwy Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814.