Dorothy Joyce Rackley

August 17, 1941 - April 6, 2012
Dorothy Joyce Rackley

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Dorothy Joyce Rackley 70, of Wilmington was called home on Good Friday, April 6, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Dorothy was born August 17, 1941 in Onslow County, daughter of the late Jesse and Ollie Shead Thomas. Dorothy lived life as a Servant of God, a loving Mother, Sister and Friend to many.

Surviving are her husband of 24 years Dewey Rackley, sons Paul T. Hall, and Dewey Rackley, III and wife Shannon, daughter Rhonda Renee Hall, all of Wilmington. Three grandchildren Linsie Knight, Brandon Knight, and Deljah Rackley, sisters Lila Sullivan, Marjorie Riggs, Irene Wise, Eloise Parker, Margaret Betts, Lois Petelinkar, and Patricia Mosior, brothers Edward Thomas and Ernest Thomas, and cherished her many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy’s greatest love was for her family. She loved playing bingo, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Please join us for Dorothy’s Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 PM, Tuesday April 10, 2012 at Covenant Church, 210 Station Road, Wilmington, NC. The Reverend Jim Davis will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington,NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • April 10, 2012
    Toby Andrews says:
    You will be missed by so many, but we will all meet again in heaven. So this is not the end, but just the beginning. My prayers are with the family.

  • April 10, 2012
    Ken & Judy Coffee says:
    Renee and family...So sorry for the loss of your loved one....The Lord himself is your strength..

  • April 10, 2012
    Judy Coffee says:
    Ms. Dorothy I never got to meet you, but in the last few months I have met your beautiful daughter, Renee. She loves you very much, and I know you will deeply be missed. God will take care of her till she meets you in Heaven.

  • April 10, 2012
    CANDACE STEINERT says:
    MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY....AND, SHE IS YOUR ANGEL NOW!

  • April 10, 2012
    Lisa Goodman says:
    Renee, there are no words I can express to you that will make u feel better at this point- you should know that with my own family. My heart is with you and I am so very sorry that you are you going through this. I love you and am praying for peace for your family- your mother is at peace. Love you, Lisa