Doris McCraw Fonville

January 24, 2023

Doris McCraw Fonville

June 13, 1936 – January 24, 2023

Charlotte, NC

Mrs. Fonville, 86, passed away peacefully in the warm glow of God’s grace on January 24, 2023 after declining health.

Born June 13, 1936 in Charlotte, Doris was the daughter of the late Carl and Ethel Holmes McCraw. After graduating from Myers Park High School, Doris graduated in 1957 from Women’s College (WC), now UNC-Greensboro. She worked at Duke Power before starting her family. She married Charles Fonville in 1962, and they always lived in her hometown of Charlotte.

Doris is survived by her husband of sixty years, Charlie; their two children, daughter, Amy Fonville Owen and her husband, Dr. Dale Owen, and son, Chuck Fonville and his wife, Amy Fonville; five grandchildren, Alex Owen, Lindsey Owen, Gracey Owen, Linde Fonville, and Sally Fonville; sisters-in-law, Anna McCraw and Sara Fonville Watkins; brother-in-law, Walter Mann; and nieces and nephews, Valerie McCraw Wann, Trey McCraw, Alexis McCraw Armstrong, Courtney McCraw Bigelow, Beth Watkins, Alex Sprunt Watkins, Nancy Mann Sizemore, John Mann, and their families. In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by her brother, Carl McCraw, Jr.; sister-in-law, Carolyn Fonville Mann; and beloved friend, Mary Brooks Zuccarelli.

Devoted to her family and always a “southern lady”, Doris was known for her hospitality. She shared her talents and leadership with many local charities—Wing Haven Gardens, The Charity League of Charlotte, Charlotte Country Day School Parents Association, The Charlotte Assembly, and The Mint Museum. The Wesley Sunday School Class at Myers Park Methodist

Church was very special to her, and through her membership in the Altar Guild she contributed to the beauty of church worship services for many years.

Doris loved being in Blowing Rock, caring for the hummingbirds while making family memories. She cherished her friendships at Blowing Rock Methodist Church and enjoyed leading bingo at Blowing Rock Country Club. An avid and skilled bridge player throughout her long life, Doris spent many happy days pursuing her passion with her friends and bridge clubs.

The family appreciates the devotion of Donna Davis and the support of the Southminster staff and community.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Myers Park United Methodist Church, followed by a reception in Jubilee Hall.  The service will be livestreamed at https://boxcast.tv/view/a-service-in-loving-memory-of-doris-fonville-lm9gclg9ivz7i8gfkv7h

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Wing Haven Gardens, 260 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209; Blowing Rock Methodist Church, PO Box 352, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; or Myers Park Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Will and Susan Kaydos

    Doris was such a warm person and hard worker and brought much love to many, especially through Myers Park UMC, the Mint Museum, and CCDS. Family, may God bring you comfort and many warm memories.

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  • Melvin and Anita McIntosh

    Doris had a very gracious heart and soul. We enjoyed her hospitality at her house in Blowing Rock, and her presence at Wesley Class activities while she was able. We have missed her in the class and will continue to remember her many kindnesses. May God bless all the family with the comfort of his presence during these days.

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  • Nelson Crisp

    What a beautiful person Doris was! I loved knowing her. The obit was an excellent one. And Charlie, I send my condolences.
    Sincerely,
    Nelson Crisp

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  • A. L. Capel jr

    Nancy and I send our sorrowful condolences to Charles and his family upon hearing of Doris's passing. No more Southern Lady existed on this earth than Doris. She will be missed with others who shared her love for birds, bridge and garden affairs. A remembrance donation has been made to Blowing Rock Methodist Church.

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  • Mary Lu Leatherman

    Amy and Dale - so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  • David Spangler Ray Spangler,Sue Spangler

    So very sorry to hear Doris has passed away, We will keep her family in our prayers. We have known her for a long time and she was a precious soul.

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  • Howard Setlin

    A wonderful bridge partner and a cherished friend. Doris was a great organizer and kept us all in line. I will greatly miss her. Howard

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  • Glenda and Sam Greeson

    Such a beautiful and warm spirit. Alway a smile an a kind word for all she encountered. She will always be remembered and missed by so many.

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