Dora Mae Andrews, 85, of Franklin, passed away Friday, September 21, 2007.

Born in Orlando, FL, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Laing and Lillie Mae Norris Laing. She was married to the late John C. Andrews. Dora was a member of First Pentecostal Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by six children, Patty Alessi and husband Dan of Hollywood, FL, Yvette Andrews of Franklin, Nancy Ogden and husband Tom of Lantana, Texas, Charles Andrews and wife Susan of Miami Lakes, FL, Robert "Bob" Andrews of Franklin and Thomas "Tom" Andrews of Franklin; three sisters, Virginia Smith of Clarksville, Arkansas, Edna Wingate of Santa Maria, CA and Bibbie White of Orlando, FL; twenty grandchildren, including, Terri Edmiston and Brenda Estes-Bush both of Franklin; twenty five great grandchildren, including, Danielle Edmiston and Jacqulyn Edmiston both of Franklin; and four great-great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 23, at First Pentecostal Assembly of God. Rev. George Patterson and Rev. Marjorie Patterson will officiate.

Memorial donations may be made to First Pentecostal Assembly of God, PO Box 2265, Franklin, NC 28744.

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