Dorothy Clarke Shively, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 3, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Shively was born February 1, 1929 in England. She was the daughter of Jesse and Mabel Cooper Clarke. Mrs. Shively was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Chruch and a retired guard with Wackenhut Security. Surviving is her son, Robert Shively and wife, Susan of Stoneville; two grandchildren, Christopher Shively and wife, Melissa of High Point, and Kristina Cox and husband, Ryan of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; one great-grandchild, Catherine Cox; brother, Joe Clarke of Banbury Oxon, England; and sister, Vera Ball, also of Banbury Oxon, England. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Gordon Shively. There will be no formal visitation however, the family will be meeting at the home of her son at 774 Bent Farm Road in Stoneville. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
To the Shively family, especially Robert and family, as Robert and I were were school mates many years ago. My condolences go out to the family and friends of my long ago school chum. It has been said that "God gave us memories so that we many have roses in December." May uour memories" be wonderful and your grief short lived. I am so sorry for your loss a there is no deeper pain than that of a loved one. Respectfully, Nancy Watkins Jones Raleigh, NC
Nancy Watkins Jones
My sympathy to the entire family - but mostly to Kristina - who I worked with and came to know and love at MMH. Know my thought's and prayer's are with you.
Wendy Johnson
Robert, Susan, Christopher and Kristina. We're so sorry to hear about your Mother/Grandmother. I know it is so hard to let our loved ones go. May you always have those wonderful memories of her and know that one day you will be with her again. May God comfort you all with His love. Love you all.
Peggy & Aaron Manuel
Dear Robert and Family, Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to you, Susan and your family as you mourn the passing of your Mother. God is good and His mercy is forever. He will hold your Mom in His everlasting care and may His peace and love give you comfort and strength now and always Jim and Faye Harrell
Jim and Faye Harrell
So sorry to hear of Dot's passing. Please remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers. And alway remember in ways big and small, your loved one's life changed our world and left it a better place and blessed too many hearts to ever be forgotten. May you find comfort in knowing how many people share your sadness.
Ron & Lisa Shively Harbour & Betty C. Shively
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Cynthia Blackwell
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Dot will always be remembered; she was such a pleasant lady. May you find peace and strength from Jesus.
Stephanie Roberson
To Robert,Susan, and family, So very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take special care.
Patty Duncan Clark
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless all of you.
Margaret and Karen Robertson
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