Ethel Marie Dunham
June 5, 1929 ~ November 22, 2016
Ethel Marie Dunham, 87, longtime Mooresville resident, passed away November 22, 2016. Mrs. Dunham was born June 5, 1929, in Morgan County to the late Jonathan E. and Lula Mae (Myrick) Fields. She married the late Heyward Otis Dunham on March 20, 1954, and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2001.
Mrs. Dunham graduated from Mooresville High School. She retired from Automotive Armature and also had worked with Heyward operating Dunham Manufacturing. She was a member of the Mooresville Friends Church, a 50-year member of the Mooresville Order of the Eastern Star, a life-member of the Pythian Sisters, and a longtime member of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary. She was an accomplished ballroom dancer and even taught lessons through the years. Ethel enjoyed gardening – growing both vegetables and beautiful flowers. A lady who knew the true meaning of faith, hope, love, and forgiveness, she was a rock for her loving and caring family. She could always see the good in others and will be remembered for her kind and generous nature.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Dunham and siblings, Teddy Sampson, Oliver Sampson, and Mary Ethel McKinley.
Survivors include her children, Cinthia Webb (Brian) of Bloomington, Steven Dunham (Special Friend: Sue Scott) of Mooresville, Marla Fredrick (Randy) of Bloomington, and Frank Dunham (Leatha) of Paragon; daughter-in-law, Brenda Dunham of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Tammy Dalmer and Kenneth Charles Dunham; Eric Byrnes, Barry Jason Byrnes, Shayla Kelly (Aaron); Jessica Mardock (Andy) and Chad Dunham (Megan); Brian Scott; Michael Fredrick (Carrie), Rachel Canniff (Josh), Adria Pace (Jon), and Tiffany Fredrick; Melissa Flowers-Henry (James), Steven Flowers (Suzanne Adams), and Samantha Flowers-Clouse (Joe); great grandchildren, Daniel; Haley, Erica, Emily, Cindy, Miles, and Asher; Zach, Hayley, Mike, Brianna, Hannah, Madelyn, Marley, and Remy; Rocky, Scotty, Terrie, Corbin, Adler, Joslyn, and Isaac.
Friends and family will gather Friday, November 25, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. An Eastern Star service will begin at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 1 p.m., in the Mooresville Friends Church. Burial will follow at the White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My dear sweet Neighbor of many years, You will always be in my heart Ethyl, and we had so many good visits. Thank you for the many, many good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all you Children, Love… Kitty Kirtley, Metcalf.
What a beautiful lady! I loved the atmosphere she brought into the house when she came to visit Mom. My heart is with all who are missing her.
Ethyl was the nicest person. She always was happy to see you. She always had a smile on her face and was always looking at the good in life. So pleasant to visit with. She always gave me a hug to show she appreciated my friendship with her sons Steve and Frank. Being with her you could feel that she had great faith and with that faith she was a happy person and delight to be with. I am certain that she is now enjoying her eternal time with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We should all strive to more like her so that we too will be her and the Lord.
Jeff Burgardt
Such a wonderful friend and mentor for so many years! She will be dearly missed.
A very sweet lady who will be missed until we meet again.
I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can offer much comfort at this difficult time. John 5:29, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the Memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.