Doris Mae Varner Gallimore

1929 - 2017

Doris Mae Varner Gallimore obituary, 1929-2017, Thomasville, NC

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Thomasville Funeral Home

18 Randolph Street

Thomasville, North Carolina

Doris Gallimore Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 22, 2017.

Mrs. Doris Mae Varner Gallimore, 87, resident of Thomasville, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her home.
A resident of this area all of her life, Mrs. Gallimore was born on October 18, 1929 in Davidson County to the late Charles and Tisha Louise Hill Varner. She was of the Baptist faith and especially enjoyed gardening, spending time with family, and quilting. Through her many years of quilting, she ministered to many hospice patients and nursing home residents, having made over 150 quilts for hospice and numerous lap blankets for shut-ins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Gallimore, and numerous siblings.
She is survived by her son, Thomas E. Gallimore and wife Penny of Lexington; daughter, Wanda Jones of Garner; grandson, Thomas Phillip Gallimore and wife Andrea; granddaughter, Tracy Lynn Bright and husband Ken; great granddaughter, Kaila McKenzie Bright; two sisters, Edna Cecil and Emma Kindley; special niece, Louise Gallimore Burton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, March 25th in the chapel of Thomasville Funeral Home with Rev. Bynum Orr officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Friday, March 24th at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.
Online condolences may be made at www.ThomasvilleFH.com

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March 24, 2017

Lori Bright

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and love to the family.

Sammy, Lori & Max Bright

March 23, 2017

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March 23, 2017

Mary Belle Varner

We know you are gardening and quilting in Heaven and enjoying every minute. We love and miss you. Mary Belle Varner and daughters.

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