Marie C. Sears, 91, of 4343 Old US Hwy 421 N., Siler City died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Mrs. Sears was born February 25, 1919, the daughter of the late Ambrose Lee and Ada Lou (Allred) Caveness.
Mrs. Sears was a native of Randolph County, a home maker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lenoir. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Ada Caviness, her husband, Kenneth B. Sears, a sister, Letis Jones and a brother, Bertis Caviness.
Marie Caveness Sears was a loving mother, wife and sister- fiercely devoted to family and friends, especially her two sons. Her energy and love of life were instantly clear to all who knew her, and took expression in many, many ways. She loved nature, especially fall foliage and birds, and faithfully made certain that at least one bird feeder was overflowing with sunflower seeds every day of her adult life. A very successful later-in-life career as a substitute elementary school teacher in Lenoir provided challenge, great joy and personal pride. Happiest when traveling, she was always ready to hop in the car to visit friends, explore new places or simply enjoy familiar roadways. A graceful and compassionate lady, Marie was always ready with a word of encouragement, gratitude or praise. Perhaps her greatest joy in recent years was the time she spent at WesCare Senior Life Center where she made deep friendships and celebrated the pleasures of life in a vital and loving environment. Every morning she could hardly wait to renew her "daytime life" and adventures at WesCare. In return she brightened the lives of her friends and caregivers with keen wit, loving mischief and unbridled laughter. Kindness, laughter and joy of life---these are the lessons and legacies that we will hold dearest in the years to come, as friends and family cherish the life of Marie Caviness Sears.
She is survived by two sons: Stephen B. Sears of Siler City, NC, Martin Chester Sears of Burlington, NC; step son, Jerryl W. Sears and wife, Shirley of Winston-Salem, NC; one sister: Fleta Caviness Brookshire of Asheboro, NC; four grandchildren; nephew, David Jones of Cary, NC; niece, Carolyn Stinson of Bear Creek, NC; and dear friends, Faye and Bill Fitts of Siler City, NC.
The family requests that memorials be made to WesCare Senior Life Center, 608 N. Third Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
Mrs. Sears was a native of Randolph County, a home maker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lenoir. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Ada Caviness, her husband, Kenneth B. Sears, a sister, Letis Jones and a brother, Bertis Caviness.
Marie Caveness Sears was a loving mother, wife and sister- fiercely devoted to family and friends, especially her two sons. Her energy and love of life were instantly clear to all who knew her, and took expression in many, many ways. She loved nature, especially fall foliage and birds, and faithfully made certain that at least one bird feeder was overflowing with sunflower seeds every day of her adult life. A very successful later-in-life career as a substitute elementary school teacher in Lenoir provided challenge, great joy and personal pride. Happiest when traveling, she was always ready to hop in the car to visit friends, explore new places or simply enjoy familiar roadways. A graceful and compassionate lady, Marie was always ready with a word of encouragement, gratitude or praise. Perhaps her greatest joy in recent years was the time she spent at WesCare Senior Life Center where she made deep friendships and celebrated the pleasures of life in a vital and loving environment. Every morning she could hardly wait to renew her "daytime life" and adventures at WesCare. In return she brightened the lives of her friends and caregivers with keen wit, loving mischief and unbridled laughter. Kindness, laughter and joy of life---these are the lessons and legacies that we will hold dearest in the years to come, as friends and family cherish the life of Marie Caviness Sears.
She is survived by two sons: Stephen B. Sears of Siler City, NC, Martin Chester Sears of Burlington, NC; step son, Jerryl W. Sears and wife, Shirley of Winston-Salem, NC; one sister: Fleta Caviness Brookshire of Asheboro, NC; four grandchildren; nephew, David Jones of Cary, NC; niece, Carolyn Stinson of Bear Creek, NC; and dear friends, Faye and Bill Fitts of Siler City, NC.
The family requests that memorials be made to WesCare Senior Life Center, 608 N. Third Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
Marie C. Sears, 91, of 4343 Old US Hwy 421 N., Siler City died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Mrs. Sears was born February 25, 1919, the daughter of the late Ambrose Lee and Ada Lou (Allred) Caveness.
Mrs. Sears was a native of Randolph County, a home maker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lenoir. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Ada Caviness, her husband, Kenneth B. Sears, a sister, Letis Jones and a brother, Bertis Caviness.
Marie Caveness Sears was a loving mother, wife and sister- fiercely devoted to family and friends, especially her two sons. Her energy and love of life were instantly clear to all who knew her, and took expression in many, many ways. She loved nature, especially fall foliage and birds, and faithfully made certain that at least one bird feeder was overflowing with sunflower seeds every day of her adult life. A very successful later-in-life career as a substitute elementary school teacher in Lenoir provided challenge, great joy and personal pride. Happiest when traveling, she was always ready to hop in the car to visit friends, explore new places or simply enjoy familiar roadways. A graceful and compassionate lady, Marie was always ready with a word of encouragement, gratitude or praise. Perhaps her greatest joy in recent years was the time she spent at WesCare Senior Life Center where she made deep friendships and celebrated the pleasures of life in a vital and loving environment. Every morning she could hardly wait to renew her "daytime life" and adventures at WesCare. In return she brightened the lives of her friends and caregivers with keen wit, loving mischief and unbridled laughter. Kindness, laughter and joy of life---these are the lessons and legacies that we will hold dearest in the years to come, as friends and family cherish the life of Marie Caviness Sears.
She is survived by two sons: Stephen B. Sears of Siler City, NC, Martin Chester Sears of Burlington, NC; step son, Jerryl W. Sears and wife, Shirley of Winston-Salem, NC; one sister: Fleta Caviness Brookshire of Asheboro, NC; four grandchildren; nephew, David Jones of Cary, NC; niece, Carolyn Stinson of Bear Creek, NC; and dear friends, Faye and Bill Fitts of Siler City, NC.
The family requests that memorials be made to WesCare Senior Life Center, 608 N. Third Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
Mrs. Sears was a native of Randolph County, a home maker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lenoir. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Ada Caviness, her husband, Kenneth B. Sears, a sister, Letis Jones and a brother, Bertis Caviness.
Marie Caveness Sears was a loving mother, wife and sister- fiercely devoted to family and friends, especially her two sons. Her energy and love of life were instantly clear to all who knew her, and took expression in many, many ways. She loved nature, especially fall foliage and birds, and faithfully made certain that at least one bird feeder was overflowing with sunflower seeds every day of her adult life. A very successful later-in-life career as a substitute elementary school teacher in Lenoir provided challenge, great joy and personal pride. Happiest when traveling, she was always ready to hop in the car to visit friends, explore new places or simply enjoy familiar roadways. A graceful and compassionate lady, Marie was always ready with a word of encouragement, gratitude or praise. Perhaps her greatest joy in recent years was the time she spent at WesCare Senior Life Center where she made deep friendships and celebrated the pleasures of life in a vital and loving environment. Every morning she could hardly wait to renew her "daytime life" and adventures at WesCare. In return she brightened the lives of her friends and caregivers with keen wit, loving mischief and unbridled laughter. Kindness, laughter and joy of life---these are the lessons and legacies that we will hold dearest in the years to come, as friends and family cherish the life of Marie Caviness Sears.
She is survived by two sons: Stephen B. Sears of Siler City, NC, Martin Chester Sears of Burlington, NC; step son, Jerryl W. Sears and wife, Shirley of Winston-Salem, NC; one sister: Fleta Caviness Brookshire of Asheboro, NC; four grandchildren; nephew, David Jones of Cary, NC; niece, Carolyn Stinson of Bear Creek, NC; and dear friends, Faye and Bill Fitts of Siler City, NC.
The family requests that memorials be made to WesCare Senior Life Center, 608 N. Third Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
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