Williford Funeral Home

Dateline: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Dorothy B. Gleason, 91, of Ashville, New York died peacefully at the home of her son Ed and daughter Grace at 5:30AM, Friday, April 11, 2008. She was born in Lancaster, NY and moved to Lakewood, NY to be raised by her Aunt and Uncle following the early death of her parents. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank L. Gleason, June 11, 1984.

Mrs. Gleason worked for many years for Green Brother’s Lumber in Blockville and also Green Rock Lumber in Panama. She was a very loyal member of the Ashville United Methodist Church. She was a very loving mother, a fantastic cook, loved doing crafts, going for rides in the car, and was always ready to help anyone that needed help. She was a very warm and caring person with a beautiful smile.

Surviving is a sister, Marge McDonald (husband Craig), sons: Starr Gleason of Ashville, NY, Albert Gleason (wife Ann) of Seminole, Florida, Edward Gleason of Fuquay-Varina, NC. Daughters: Grace Purtell of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Martha Jane Gleason of Ashville, NY. Nephews: Dennis, John, and Chris McDonald, Nieces: Jean Lewis and Mary Ray, Grandchildren: Bill Henry, Kari Henry, Lyn McIntyre, Debbie Wolf, Kim Hazen, Tim Hazen, Robert Gleason and Scott Gleason: thirteen Great Grandchildren and three Great-Great Grandchildren and her loyal and loving dog Murphy.

Memorials can be made to the Ashville United Methodist Church, PO Box 124, Ashville, NY 14710. Location for a memorial service, August 2, 2008 will be announced by the family in July.