Dessie Furr

Dessie Love Furr, 99, of Stanfield, passed away at Britthaven of the Piedmont, Albemarle, NC, March 22, 2010. Dessie was born January 27, 1911, in Stanly County, to Elem Crosen and Fannie Osborne Love who preceded her in death. Her husband of 70 years, Roy Lee Furr, also preceded her in death. She was a member of Loves Chapel United Methodist Church, Stanfield. Visitation will be Thursday, 1:00 – 2:00, Hartsell Funeral Home, Midland. The funeral will follow at 2:00 in the Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Patrick Womack. Interment will be at Love’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Stanfield. Survivors include son, R. J. Furr; daughter, Doris B. Renfro; brother, Marvin Love of Stanfield; sisters, Ethel Mills and Mamie Trull of Stanfield; five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and seven great great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Stanly County, 960 N. First St., Albemarle, NC 28001.