Dorothy “Dot” Wise Hanson, age 80

Dorothy “Dot” Wise Hanson, age 80, of Spindale, NC, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013.

Born April 9, 1933 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph William Wise and Maude Rosa Hunsinger Wise. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1951 and worked for Cone Mills for over thirty years before her retirement.  Dot was a member of Race Path Baptist Church and loved her family and her grandchildren dearly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Hanson; four sisters, two brothers and two infant grandchildren, Joshua Ruppe and Little Joey Hanson.

Survivors include daughter, Sandy Hanson Ruppe and husband, L.C., Jr. of Ellenboro; two sons, Walter Joseph Hanson and wife, Carol of Spindale and Mike Hanson and wife, Angela of Ellenboro; sister, Betty Blanton of Cliffside; brother, Talmadge Wise and wife, Margaret of Charlotte. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Shane Ruppe and wife, Sara, Brandy Searcy and husband, Walden, Tiffany Vibbert and husband, Brian, Courtney Kelly and husband, Andy; four great-grandchildren, Madison Morrow, Lexi Wilkins, Bella Holland and Harper Kelly along with a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Fain Morrison officiating.  Interment followed at Providence United Methodist Cemetery.  

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC  28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.