Doris Atwood Westcott

Hickory Mrs. Doris Atwood Westcott, 86, passed away Monday, October 07, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Westcott was born August 31, 1927 in Yadkin County to Sydney and Ellen Dinkins Atwood. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Westcott was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Westcott; a son, Dennis McQueen; a sister, JoAnn Griffin; and two brothers, Homer and Gene Atwood. She is survived by her two children, Billy (Stacey) McQueen and Tabetha (Trent) Dobbins; five grandchildren, River and Chase Dobbins and Vickie, Carla, and J.J.; and a niece, to whom she raised as her own, Marjorie (Tom) Toma, and their children, John & Natalee Toma. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 4:00PM at Forbush Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Joe Souther officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 3:30PM prior to the service at Gentry Funeral Service in Yadkinville. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Trent Dobbins, Helen Vestal, Dr. McGrath, Burke County Hospice, Tracy, and Cindy, for all the love, care, and support shown to Mrs. Westcott.