Dorothy Burton Tilley, age 84

Dorothy Burton Tilley, age 84, of Forest City, passed away February 4, 2016.

She was a native of Yancey County and the daughter of the late Molt and Alpha Burton. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Forest City, and retired from Rutherford County School System, having worked many years at Spindale Elementary School as school secretary. After retirement she loved to go on bus tours and travel in many cities in North America and Canada. She also enjoyed camping and going to the beach.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years Jim Tilley of Forest City, sons Rodney and wife Carrie, of Spindale; Gregory Tilley and wife Rhonda, of Greensboro, NC; sisters: Doris Bolick of Hickory NC; Dora Price of Rutherfordton, NC; and Teresa Price of Rutherfordton, NC; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Alfred, Walter and Don Burton.

Funeral services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Spencer officiating. Graveside services were held at Fairview Cemetery in Green Mountain, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.