Doris S. Ashburn

Doris Elizabeth Spivey Ashburn, age 97 of Carthage, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. 

Doris was born in Lee County, NC on June 20, 1927 to the late James Curtis Spivey and Tannie Mae Hight Spivey. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Ralph Lee Ashburn; sisters: Hilda Talley, Nancy Cox; brother: Buddy Spivey; son: Edgar Ashburn. 

She is survived by her daughters: Tannie A. Cummings (Lenny) of Carthage, Nancy A. McCullen (Ronnie) of Spring Lake; son: Curtis Ashburn of the home; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren; daughter in law: Lucille O. Ashburn of Cameron; special friend: Sherrie Jarvis. 

Doris worked for Quality Mills, Trion Inc. and Cornell Dubilier Electronics. She was a lifetime member of White Hill Presbyterian Church. She served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon and elder. She was also very active with the youth in the church. 

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:30 pm at Red Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Jean Sparks officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall at White Hill Presbyterian Church. 

Online condolences may  be offered at www.PinesFunerals.com. 

Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is honored to assist the Ashburn family.