Mrs. Aulbria Dawson, 96

FAYETTEVILLE Mrs. Aulbria M. Dawson, 96, Fayetteville went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2015. Aulbria was a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church. She worked with the youth and fell in love with Lake Junaluska where she carried them to youth retreats. She and her husband owned and operated Fay Dawson Co. Aulbria was very active in the Eastover community and was a charter member of the Eastover Dig-A- Bit Garden Club. Baking, arranging flowers, and gardening were her passion and love which she shared with everyone in the community. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Salem United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the church parlor from 9: 45 AM until 10:45 AM before the service and at other times at the home, 1004 Beechridge Road, Fayetteville, NC. Aulbria is survived by her son, Frank Dawson of Fayetteville; daughter, Wanda Beard (Wayne, Sr.) of Eastover; grandson, Wayne Beard, Jr. of Eastover; granddaughter, Jenae Notto (Tom) of Eastover; great-granddaughter, Reagan Beard of Eastover and a sister-in-law, Ethel McLaurin of Eastover. Special thanks and appreciation to caregiver, Carolyn Newton, and Cape Fear Valley Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Salem United Methodist Church Building fund, 2165 Middle Road, Eastover, NC 28312. Arrangements by Butler Funeral Home of Stedman, NC. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Salem United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the church parlor from 9: 45 AM until 10:45 AM before the service and at other times at the home, 1004 Beechridge Road, Fayetteville, NC.