Doris Newton Chester

Doris Newton Chester, 78, of Morganton, NC passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born August 27, 1936 in Catawba County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Audie and Mary Newton.  She was a member of Mt. Home Baptist Church.  Doris retired from Opal Industries in 2001 and loved being a homemaker.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Chester is survived by her husband of 63 years, Herbert Ronald Chester of the home; her children, Dianne Chester Green of Lenoir and Ronnie Chester and his wife, Wanda, of Morganton; grandchildren, Sandra McKinney of Lenoir, Roger McKinney, Jr. and his wife, April, of Lenoir, and Aron Chester of Morganton; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Newton.

The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center with the Rev. Burl Sain officiating.  Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Serving as pallbearers are: Kirk Chester, Steve Chester, Alan Nichols, Aron Chester, Roger McKinney, Jr., and Derrick Gates.  Keith Fruitticher and Steve Beam will be acting as honorary pallbearers.

In memory of Doris, memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.