Dorothy B. Kress

dorothy kress

September 5, 1935 ~ July 27, 2000


Resided in: Asheville, NC

Dorothy Brookshire Kress, 64, of 2 Hill Street, Candler, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, at the Hospice Solace Center.

Mrs. Brookshire was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late George Washington Brookshire and Arta King Brookshire.

She is survived by a dear friend, James Robertson; four daughters, Susan Lindsey of Weaverville, Faye Revis and Tracy Willis of Asheville, and Sherrill Brookshire of Florence, SC; two sons, Bobby Willis of Arden and Danny Willis of Candler; two sisters, Lucille Gunter and Ruby Shaft of Asheville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Vince Keith officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Her family will receive friends from 7-8:30 pm Friday at the funeral home.

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  1. It has been over four years. I still miss you so much. You have a new great granddaughter now. I wish you could see her. She is as beautiful as her sister Haley. I miss you so much Nanny. You were such a huge part of our lives. We love you!!

  2. Wow! It’s been 8 yrs. since you
    passed away.
    I know your at peace now although
    we still miss you so much.
    We’ll all meet again some day over
    on that bright shore and ohh what a
    reunion it will be!!!
    Your Great Grandson,Justin is growing so fast.
    He”ll be 13 in Oct.
    Love your grand daughter,
    Lisa Bailey

  3. faye loves her mom and always will she at peace and with the good lord and faye will also be with her again someday
    i love you mama. god bless you and your in my prayers


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