Dora North

Ms. Dora Wellhausen North, age 99 of Maxville, greeted her Savior with a smile Thursday, March 13, 2014. A lifelong resident of Maxville, Ms. North was an eighty-seven year member of the First Baptist Church of Maxville where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the Southern Genealogy Society, Huxford Genealogical Society, and Loyal Star. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and was an avid photographer. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was a blessing to everyone who knew her. She is survived by her sons: Claude (Bethany) North of Jacksonville and Roger North of Maxville; daughters: Jewel (David) Coverdale and Virginia (Russell) Tobias all of Maxville; nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: John North; daughter-in-law: Claudene North; and great granddaughter: Tessa Godwin. Funeral services will be held 3:00pm, Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Maxville with Pastor Richard Fish officiating. Interment will follow at Long Branch Cemetery, Maxville. The family will receive friends 1-3:00pm, Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the church, prior to the service. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, Macclenny. 904-259-4600. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/