Minnie Lee Dorn

February 8, 1928 - September 30, 2018
Minnie Lee Dorn

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Minnie Lee Penland Dorn, 90, passed away on September 30, 2018. She was born February 8, 1928, in Marshall to the late James and Bessie Lee Penland and spent her childhood in their boarding house, The Balsam Tourist Home, where she first learned and perfected her culinary skills.

Educated in the Madison County Schools, she graduated from Marshall High School and was a hairdresser in her mother’s beauty salon for many years. She met and married Marion Dorn in 1951 and moved to Hendersonville where she continued to dress hair for several years and gift many people in the community with her delicious baked goods throughout her life. Cooking and enjoying time with her family were her greatest joys. Marion and Minnie Lee were members of First Baptist Church until she moved her letter to Mud Creek Baptist Church after his death.

Minnie Lee and Marion owned and operated Dorn’s Supermarket on Main Street, which later moved to Atha Plaza, as well as Dorn’s Men’s and Ladies’ Clothing Store. After closing the grocery store, they moved the clothing store across the street to the intersection of the Greenville and Spartanburg Highways where Walgreens is now located. The clothing store was destroyed by fire in 1982. Minnie Lee and Marion were married for 36 years until his death in 1987.

She is survived by four children: Haynes (and spouse Argyll), Audrey (and spouse Charlie), Dennis (and spouse Cindy), and Jeff (and spouse Christy); ten grandchildren (Traynham Dorn, Tasha Wright, Tai Dorn, Ashley Newcomer, Mariah Gibbs, Matthew Dorn, Andrew Dorn, Tiffany Dorn, Brandon Dorn and Sydney Dorn); five great-grandchildren (Hayley Oliver, Kobe Wright, Laila Wright, Brent Newcomer, and Caden Locklear); and other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandson, the late Brent James.

The funeral will be at Mud Creek Baptist Church at 1pm Wednesday, October 3rd with the Rev. Wally Shamburger officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Greg Mathis. Burial will be immediately following in the family plot at Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday night, October 2nd, from 6-8 pm at Mud Creek Baptist Church.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Pat Hart and the entire staff of Elizabeth House for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to The Elizabeth House, 581 South Allen Road, Flat Rock NC 28731.


Service

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
1:00 PM

Mud Creek Baptist Church - Directions
403 Rutledge Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739

Burial

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Oakdale Cemetery - Directions
Hwy 64W
Hendersonville, NC 28739

Visitation

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
6:00 PM

Mud Creek Baptist Church - Directions
403 Rutledge Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739

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  • October 01, 2018
    Patricia Taylor says:
    My deep sympathy for this family as it has been a long journey. I did not know Mrs. Dorn, but I do know her daughter and granddaughter Audrey and Ashley, and because of them I feel sure this was one very special lady. May her memory be a blessing and last for eternity.

  • October 01, 2018
    Kim Sabato says:
    I am deeply saddened to hear of Minnie Lee's passing. No matter how long they are with us, losing a mother is a profound loss in our lives. May God bless and keep you and give you peace. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • October 01, 2018
    Donna (and John) Crawford says:
    Haynes and Argyll, I remember your mother being behind me in a cashier line years ago with Tasha, I think. She was so poised and gracious! We are thinking about the Dorn family at this time of loss. Tell all of your children we said, "hello".

  • October 02, 2018
    Donna and Mark Allison says:
    Loved her like my own mother. Going to miss that smile and that pineapple, cottage cheese and cherry thing she use to make. Sorry for your lost she will be dearly missed

  • October 02, 2018
    Candy Watson says:
    Sorry for the pain the Dorn family is going through, for the loss of their precious mother. Haynes I think back over the years she would bring into the office her baked goodies for you and Argyll. She will be truly missed, she knew that she was loved by all of her family. Dennis, Jeff and Audrey, all of you are in our prayers.