LUCINDA YELVERTON DEES
June 11, 1947-Nov. 29, 2017
Lucinda Yelverton Dees, 70, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at Wayne UNC Hospital after a brief illness.
Cindy was born in Wilson County June 11, 1947, to the late John Lewis Yelverton and Alice Taylor Padgett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Thomas Cooper Dees.
Cindy attended Mount Olive College, and was a graduate of the Cosmetology School at Lenoir Community College.
She owned and operated Dees Mobile Home Park in Goldsboro, and formerly had worked as the office manager of the Boy Scouts of America Tuscarora Council.
Her contagious smile and outgoing personality broke down barriers and opened doors to an exciting and fulfilled life.
Cindy had a very outgoing personality. She loved to laugh, and her laugh was infectious. She was a very caring and compassionate person, was always the first to lend a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on or an ear to a problem.
Cindy enjoyed pulling people together for family gatherings and celebrations. She was the life of the party.
Above all, she enjoyed going fishing with Thomas and Ed. She always enjoyed the tug on the line, and was always the first to catch a fish.
Cindy loved all of her animals, but enjoyed riding horses, and would often be found on her favorite horse, Santana.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Seymour Funeral Home, followed by a service to celebrate Cindy's life at 11 a.m. in the chapel, with the Rev. Bill Rose officiating. Interment will be in Wayne Memorial Park.
She is survived by her stepson, Thomas "Tommy" Cooper Dees Jr. of Charleston, S.C., and three grandchildren, Phoenix. who is serving in the Coast Guard, Isaac. who is at the Citadel, and Gavin Dees of Charleston, S.C.
She is also survived by her special brother, Ed Hardister; sister, Diana Yelverton; special niece, Angela Padgett; and two great-nieces, Luci and Anya.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be given in her memory to breast cancer research in care of the American Cancer Society, 930B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C., 27834.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on November 30, 2017 8:05 AM