Dorothy "Dot" Mason Anthony

Dorothy "Dot" Mason Anthony, 84, of Morganton went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Born November 12, 1927 in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ervin Mason and Lillie Thomas Mason. A member of the Church of God Bible Study, Dot was happiest when socializing and spending time with other lovers of the Lord. She was loved by everyone and returned that love ten-fold. Dot retired from Broughton Hospital as manager of the women?s dorm, and then worked part-time at the Morganton Community House.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Virgil Anthony of the home; daughter, Pat A. Clark and husband, Taft, of Morganton; step-son, Mike Anthony and wife, Donna, of Hickory; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Dot was preceded in death by brothers, Gene and Everette Mason.A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2011 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center with Rev. Dr. Donald Blankenship and Rev. Dr. Burt Wilbur officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the service on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of God Bible Study, 1236 James Farm Rd., Hickory, NC 28602.