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Obituary For Chloe Dockery

Mrs. Chloe Elizabeth Runderson Dockery of 1310 Dockery Drive, Shelby, North Carolina, slept peacefully away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at The Addison of Knightdale, Knightdale, North Carolina, as she left with an angel of God to live in her heavenly home. Mrs. Chloe Elizabeth Runderson Dockery, age 83, was the youngest daughter born to the late Mr. LeaDeal Runderson and the late Mrs. Irma Laurendine Runderson. She was born August 15, 1937 in Mobile, Alabama. Chloe was united in holy matrimony at her home church, Big Zion AME, to her husband of 58 years, her soulmate, Mr. Carl J. Dockery, Jr. and to this blessed union two children were born, Carl III and Rosanna. Chloe was a high achiever from the onset. Her innate intelligence, inquisitive mind, tenacious commitment to excel and natural leadership capabilities stood out early as she matriculated through the public schools of Mobile, Alabama, and graduated from Central High School, Class of 1957. She received her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts from Tuskegee Institute in 1961 and a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Cincinnati in 1969. Chlo, as she was affectionately called by most who knew her, was known for her love and her adoration of her family. She was a fierce friend whose gifts were endless – especially her ability to sew and decorate. She enjoyed entertaining and festive holiday “get togethers” when she would display her hospitality as well as her decorating and Creole culinary skills. She was committed to helping and serving people and made a career out of her gift for enriching young people through her service in the school systems in Mobile and Cleveland counties. Chlo’s early professional career started in the school system in Mobile, Alabama teaching home economics. She and her beloved Carl Jr. moved to the state of Washington where she had a brief break from teaching to begin expanding her family. Upon moving to Shelby, North Carolina where she and Carl Jr. settled to make their lives and raise their family, Chlo entered the Cleveland County school district working at Burns Senior High School as a teacher of home economics. Chlo was eventually promoted to a position at the Cleveland County Superintendent’s Office. She finished out her professional career at Burns Junior High/Middle School serving as a guidance counselor where she retired with 33 years of service. During her professional career, Chloe participated and served on several professional and community organizations with focus on mental health and counseling. Chlo was a true socialite who found service and social organizations very fulfilling. She was a charter member of the Piedmont Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Gastonia, North Carolina where she served in various capacities including executive offices and chaired multiple program committees. She was a charter member of the Audacian Club, Shelby, North Carolina where she served as President and chaired and participated on various committees. Chlo was also a member of the Carrousels Incorporated, Charlotte, North Carolina. She had a passion for playing bridge and especially being partner with her late father-in-law, Carl Dockery, Sr. Chlo loved people and never met a stranger. She had a very inviting and warm personality. Truly to know her was to love her! Chloe has completed her course and made the earthly transition into her new heavenly home where she joins her parents, Lea Deal and Irma Runderson; her beloved son, Carl III; her sisters, Rosanna and Beverly; and her brothers, Lea Deal Jr. “Jack”, Marshall, Robert “Dooley”, Carl “Booba”, James “Diddy Boy” and George “Twitty Whitty” and her in-laws Carl Sr. and Alma Dockery. Those left to treasure her memory are her loving husband Carl James Dockery, Jr. of the home, daughter Mrs. Rosanna Dockery Thompson (Allen) of Raleigh, NC; three grandchildren, Ms. Takeeley Dockery Lawrence of Kings Mountain, NC, Carlie Morgan Thompson of Raleigh, NC, and Jasper Dockery Thompson of Raleigh, NC and two great-grandchildren, Jada Carlise Lawrence and Kyndall Alysia Lawrence of Kings Mountain, NC. Other survivors are brothers-in-law, Mr. William (Bill) Norsworthy of Shelby, NC, Mr. Charles D Dockery of Trois-Rivières, Canada and Mr. Paul E Dockery (Gilda) of Charlotte, NC, sister-in-law, Mrs. Sybil Runderson of Mobile, Al, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Homegoing services will be held at Ebony & White’s Funeral Service, Inc, 1139 East Pine Street, Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 on March 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm in White’s Family Chapel with burial to follow at Webb Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Shelby, North Carolina. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. There will be a public walk through from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the funeral home.

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For you, my friend Mr. Dockery, I offer all my heartfelt condolence to you and your family in the loss of Mrs. Chloe. I pray for peace and strength for you and your family during this difficult time. Javonnia Hargrove, District Heights, MD "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.~ Matthew 5:4

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Chole was a very dear Link friend. I enjoyed visiting her and playing bridge in her home when I visited my family, the Cabaniss, in Shelby, NC. She will always be remembered for her outgoing personality and kindness to others. Carl Jr., you and your family are in my prayers. Link Doris Ann Cabaniss-Shipmen Fayetteville, NC

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Heartfelt condolences to the Dockery family from the Mobile Alabama "Krewe". The family of Samuel Adams Sr. By Attorney Tori Adams

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Mr.Carl & Family, We were very sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Chloe. May you feel God's abiding presence as He walks with you in the days ahead. Harold Gene 'Tripp' Barrow,III & Family

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Dear Carl Jr. and Rosanna, Sending love and deepest sympathy to you and the Dockery, Thompson, and Runderson family. Knowing Chloe was truly a joy and a precious gift I shall always treasure. Thank you, dear Chloe, for so generously sharing your amazing beauty, wisdom, grace, and charm. Your light will forever shine. Louise Dockery

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I will always remember the first time our family met Chole. We couldn't wait to meet this person we had heard so much about from Carl Jr. Chole did not disappoint. She was as lovely as she was gracious. Even as children we somehow knew that this combination of beauty, charm, earthliness and humility was rare. She was truly a genuine human being. From the start we all knew that Carl and Chole were a perfect fit. A love story that withstood the test of time. We all loved her and will all miss her. Carol, Craig and Jaye Smith

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To Carl Jr. and Rosanna, I worked with Chloe at Burns Middle School. She and I became close friends. I really did miss her when she retired because she was my refuge. She and I shared a lot. Thanks be to God for the goodness she shared with others. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Iva Wilson

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My deepest sympathy to the Dockery family and friends. I had the pleasure to be a student at Burns Jr High and Mrs. Dockery was my guidance counselor. She was awesome! What a spirited, funny and engaging lady! She helped guide me and so many others; she will be greatly missed but what a honor to have known and loved her. May God warm his arms of protection and peace around the family during this during this difficult period. Eugenia Vinson

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Life is but a Stopping Place Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what's to be, A resting place along the road, to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay... Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know. For some the journey's quicker, For some the journey's slow. And when the journey finally ends, We'll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord

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To the family. You have our deepest sympathy during these sorrowful times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you... Remember John:14 1-3 Gregory and Michelle Webber Forest City, N.C.

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I loved working with Chloe at Burns Jr./Middle school. She could take a volatile situation at school and defuse it with her calmness and smile. She was always ready to listen to students or staff. I will miss her laughter. Joyce Wright Sheaffer

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Sending my sincere condolences to the family of Chloe Dockery. It was a privilege to know her and to share memorable experiences over the years. Helen Cabaniss Barrow Shelby, NC

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Chloe was my guidance counselor at Burns and then I later Worked with this beautiful lady at Burns. So glad to call her my friend. Much love to your family. Lynda Webber

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What a joy to have known this wonderful lady. I worked with her at Burns and was proud to call her my friend. Love to each of. Prays for your family.

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May she be free of that wheelchair and dance for eternity! I will miss her terribly, but cherish a childhood full of wonderful memories, as vivid as if they happened yesterday. Sending condolences and love to the Dockery and Thompson family. Simone Heumayer Preston and family

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To the Dockery family, we send our love, prayers and condolences during your time of bereavement. Mrs. Dockery will be greatly missed & always remembered in our hearts. Mrs. Jennifer (Paul) Wilson & Family Hendersonville, North Carolina

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To the Family and Friends, "What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.All that we love deeply becomes part of us."_Helen Keller.Carl, Rosanna and Family,I hope you are comforted by memories, the caring of others and the healing power of time.Cling to the memories; they are a precious legacy.As poet Helen Steiner writes, "we can choose to grieve over a loved one or choose to smile over having known them. I choose to smile. Thank you Carl for bringing Chloe to Shelby. God bless all of you!! Carolyn Black Durham, NC

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Rosanna, and to all the Dockery family as they deal with the loss of this special lady. Dick and Faye Hamrick

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I am just heartbroken for you, Rosanna. I don't think I could ever eat another Moon Pie and not think of your mother and her Mobile roots. Thanks for letting us at NCSU know her vicariously through you.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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