Dora Anne Maness
August 16, 1928 ~ May 15, 2025
Born in:
Moore County, North Carolina
Resided in:
Carthage, North Carolina
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Dora Anne Maness on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her family.
She was born on a Moore County farm to the late James Lynn and Vallie Phillips Fields. Her husband William preceded her in death in 1997. Her son William, Jr. followed in January 2025. Also preceding in death were siblings, Leonard Fields (Imogene), Walter Fields (Pauline), D.A. Fields (Louvene) and Helen Frye (Bud).
Here to cherish her memory are daughters, Sharon Whitfield (Frank), Denise Williams (Ronnie), daughter-in-law, Ann; bonus daughters: Pat Corbin, Pat Jackson, Priscilla Riley; grandchildren, Johnathan Maness (Alexa), Ashley Althof (Eric); three great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two-step-grandchildren, five step-great grandchildren; one sister, Lorraine Williams, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mom was a woman of incredible strength and grace, our rock in good times and bad, known for her creative talent and desire to teach others. She lived a life filled with faith, love, and service. Her home was always open to all. She faced her final days with a serene acceptance, knowing her race was run, she had fought the good fight and finished well. It was time to go home. Mom has left a positive impact on her family, friends, and sweet Carthage community. She has been the source of our inspiration and our guide for how to live life well.
It has taken a village to care for mom on this journey of life. We are forever grateful for the loving care provided by our “new” family, Bonnie Brown, Joann Douglas, Teco Douglas-McLean, Linda Short and Lisa Volk. Much love and appreciation to mom’s hospice nurse, LaWanda Tanner, who gave her all, to help mom live her best life. We are all now sisters of the heart; family connected by our love for mom.
Good night, Mom, we’ll see you in the morning.
“The presence of her absence is everywhere.” Emily Dickinson.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Carthage United Methodist Church with Pastor Rhonda Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Cross Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Foundation of FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374 or Carthage United Methodist Church 401 McReynolds St., Carthage, NC 28327.
Condolences may be left at PinesFunerals.com
The care of Dora Anne has been entrusted to Fry and Prickett Funeral Home.
Services
Funeral Service: May 18, 2025 2:00 pm
Carthage United Methodist Church
401 McReynolds Street
Carthage, NC 28327
910.947.2705
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Prayers for the family. Dora Anne was such a good friend to my mother Katie. I will cherish the times she called to check on me after mama passed. Love you Dora Anne!
Jane
Condolences to family and friends of Dora Maness. 🙏
Denise and Sharon, Our family mourns your precious Mother’s passing and pray for healing.
We love you
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
Sharon and Denise, I am so sorry for your loss . So grateful for the visit we had with everyone. Getting out pictures made – eating, laughing and just visiting. I laughed and called her ” Aunt Valley”. Picking at her because she ” had no wrinkles”. I love y’all and I know this is not easy. Jesus said – Lean on me”. He will be your comfort.
I will remember Mrs. Maness and her sweet smile at the Carthage Woman’s Club Fashion Shows at the Clara McLean House for the Cancer CARE Fund. She was a delight and joy to be around. Thoughts and prayers to Denise and all the family.