Doris H. Connelly, 87, of Valdese, passed on Oct. 16, 2024.
She leaves to cherish her memory four children of her union to the late Rev. Marvin Connelly, Doris Marvena McCain (Camp Springs, Md.), Gaither Antonio Connelly (Oriental, N.C.), Cynthia Connelly (Valdese, N.C.), Marvin Connelly Jr.; Joyce (Raleigh, N.C.); as well as one, special nephew, Parish Morris -Donna (Atlanta, Ga.); and one sister, Dorothy Fullwood (Charlotte, N.C.). She was affectionately called Nanny or Big Nonnie by her 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grand.
Public viewing will be held from 6–8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Valdese. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, with a visitation 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in Burke Memorial Cemetery in Morganton.
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