WINNABOW — Mary Elizabeth “Dodie” Autry, 90, who originally lived in Wilmington, but retired to Winnabow, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.
Dodie was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Winston-Salem, to the late Lee and Sarah Kye. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Carl Kye and Kenneth Kye.
Dodie was a loving wife of 68 wonderful years to her husband, Delbert Autry. Dodie was a devoted military wife for 23 years, traveling to all areas of the United States. Coming back to the Wilmington area, Dodie was the owner and operator of Autry’s Grocery for many of years until opening Autry 421 Ceramics. Dodie was known as mom to her children and to so many others. Dodie will be remembered and loved by all who knew her.
Dodie is survived by her husband, Delbert; sister, Carol (Charles) Ruark; sons, Delbert Ray (Sandy), Ronald Dean (Penne), Charles Duane (Robin), Kenneth Lee (Dee) and Carl Eugene(Caroline); grandchildren, Angela, Michelle, Shiloh, Brandon, Stephanie, Courtney, Benjamin and Jason; and many beloved great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, at Coble Ward-Smith Chapel with the Rev. Haywood officiating. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church, Winnabow.
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