Dearing Lois Elaine 11-14-07
Elaine Dearing

Born Aug 16, 1948
Trinidad
Henderson County
Texas, USA
Death:  Nov. 12, 2007
Oak Ridge
Anderson County
Tennessee, USA

Oak Ridger, The (TN) - Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Lois Elaine Dearing, 59, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

She was born Aug. 16, 1948, in Trinidad, Texas. Ms. Dearing was a retired registered nurse who specialized in hospice services.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was very active in many of the church activities including United Methodist Women and missions, for which she had a passion.

She was an avid reader and loved studying and writing She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Earl Dearing Jr.

She is survived by her mother, Lena Lois Whitley Dearing, of Oak Ridge; brother, Fred Dearing and his wife, Libby, of Kingsport; sister, Anita Louise Dearing, of Knoxville; three nephews, Ryan Butturini and wife, Ashley, of Knoxville, Nathan Butturini, a student at MTSU, and Frederick Earl Dearing IV of Las Vegas, Nev.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life will begin at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Stella Roberts, the Rev. Ken Birt and the Rev. Troy Forrester officiating, followed by burial of her ashes in the church's memorial garden.

The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to First United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society, the Sudan Mission of First United Methodist Church or to any Hunger Missio Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.




Lois Dearing Mother of Elaine Dearing  Sept, 23, 2014


LOIS - age 91, of Oak Ridge passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. In keeping with her wishes, her family is submitting a tribute to her. Lois began her earthly life on November 13, 1922 in San Angelo, Texas and entered her eternal one on September 23, 2014, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Our Mom's journey was enhanced when she married the love of her life, Frederick Earl Dearing, Jr. Together they made many memories that they could pass along to the family. When asked, 'What was your mother like?' She was an amazing person. Our mother survived the Great Depression and what it brought to her family. She saw her husband, brother and father go overseas during WW II and the subsequent news that her brother was killed and her husband taken as a POW. When Fred, her husband was liberated by General Patton, she told us that the circle was once again complete. Our Mom told us that adjusting to being a complete family was a huge learning experience after our father returned from the war. Being the trooper she was, she persevered. Perseverance came naturally to her. So many times she beat the odds. Her medical team and care givers always marveled at her 'fighting spirit'. She was teased about having nine lives. Our Mom just took it all in stride and went on with life graciously. She took Jesus as her Savior at the age of 7 and built her foundation on His Teachings. Her life was God, family and her church. She loved to talk with people, no matter how badly she felt. Often she would listen to them, cry with them and pray with them. I have been told she was a marvelous inspiration and a friend to many. She was the embodiment of a true friend, mentor and a mother. Lois was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Whitley, J.D. Whitley, her father, Wilberta Whitely, her mother, Frederick Dearing, her husband and daughter, Elaine Dearing. Those who are left to celebrate her life, are, Dr. Reverend Frederick and Libby Dearing; son and daughter-in-law, Anita Dearing; daughter, Ryan Butturini; grandson and his wife Ashley Butturini, their children, James and Skylar; Nathan Butturini; grandson and future wife, Sydney Nelson. Lois has an extended family that brought much joy to her. They are David Reeves, Nhut Reeves and their daughters, Leigh Florio, her husband Jim and their four children, Maria, Anna, Christopher and Eva; Alicia Haskell, her husband Craig, their two sons, Jackson and Spencer and Elena Spencer and her husband Tom and their two children, Drew and Avery. A celebration of her life will be October 25th, 11:00 am, at First United Methodist Church. the Reverend Troy Forrester will officiate and will be assisted by Reverend Fred Dearing, her son, with the serving of Holy Communion, as was her wish. In lieu of flowers and if you wish to do so, please give to the  charity of your choice  . The family wishes to thank the staff at Emeritus ALF, Avalon Hospice and all of those who sent cards and came by to visit. It helped our mother as her health began to decline and she no longer was able to get out. Those who knew her know how she loved to talk, laugh and give hugs. She told me, 'I will be waiting to give those hugs when I greet each of you.' As the last tribute to our mother, here is a poem written by Ashley Butturini, her granddaughter. Mimi, through all the years, through endless laughter and even tears, through dreams and through fears, she was our rock, stable and firm. She was a teacher who helped and loved and never judged, she had endless love. She always said, 'Can I help you?' Her heart was pure, her soul was beautiful. Her heart, she gave freely, never had to earn. Her love was strong. It has endured for so long. Her life sings a song; you have a place to belong. Whether giving chili, spinach, cheese and rice casserole, her act of kindness through the fabrics of our lives, weaved a valuable, irreplaceable, strengthening thread. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.  .
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