Dorothy Lucile Whitener, age 81, of Forest City passed away Friday, December 12, 2014.

Dorothy Lucile Whitener, age 81, of Forest City passed away Friday, December 12, 2014.

She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Willie Ben Whitener and Phoebe Hester Dills, a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are brothers Guy Whitener, Billy Whitener of Missouri, Ben Whitener of Rutherford College, sisters Shirley Pollard of Kenley, NC and Ruby Laughter of Rutherfordton and a niece Diane Conner of Forest City. Graveside service was held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Courtney officiating.

Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the family.