Doris Auten

Doris Campbell Auten, 93, of, Gastonia, passed away May 22, 2012, at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born July 8, 1918 in Lowndesville, SC, daughter of the late Ernest Fulton Campbell and Cleo Wansley Campbell. Mrs. Auten was a charter member of Ranlo Church of God, where she was a prayer warrior and had taught Sunday School classes. She was retired from Pharr Yarns after 36 years of service. A funeral service will be held 2pm on Tuesday at Ranlo Church of God, officiated by Rev. Johnny Sawyer and Rev. Jack Ford. The family will receive friends 1-2 pm prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. She is survived by: daughter, Phyllis Hall and husband, Glenn Gentry of Gastonia; special daughter in-law, Caroldeen Cupp Biggers of Gastonia; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; two sisters. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: her husband of 45 years, Lloyd Ray Auten; son, James Dean Cupp; great grandson, Blake Walters; four brothers and three sisters. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P. O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com