Dorothy Ray (Murray) Phillips

Dorothy Ray Murray Phillips, 94, of Gold Hill went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her daughter’s residence following a period of declining health.

Dorothy was born December 6, 1926 in Madison County, Ga., a daughter of the late Hiram Fleming and Annie Ruth Byrd Murray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dwain Daniel Phillips in 1988, a daughter, Dottie Delanie Benton, a sister, Ruby Brooks and a grandson, Jolly Benton, II.

Dorothy had retired from Cannon Mills, Plt. #1, wash cloth Dept. with 43 years of service. She was a 58 year member of Message Community Church where she had taught Sunday school, Bible School and Children’s Church for many years. She had also worked for the Cherokee Mission.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Ed Burns. A representative of the family will receive visitors at Whitley’s Funeral Home Monday, November 15, 2021 from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.

Family members surviving include a daughter, Becky Turner (Neal) of Kannapolis, two grandchildren, Victor Phillips (Jennifer) of Gold Hill, and Chris Turner of Dysartville, N.C.

She is also survived by four great grandchildren; Dustin Phillips (Elizabeth) of China Grove, Robbie Bryant of Gold Hill, Diamond Phillips of Gold Hill, and Terrie Phillips of Gold Hill. Also surviving is a son–in-law Ray Benton of Gold Hill.

The family requests that any memorials be sent to the Message Community Church, Youth Program, 1008 Moose Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28083.

Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Phillips. Online condolences may be sent to whitleysfuneralhome.com