Mrs. Mary Louise Dulin departed this life on Friday, June 30, 2017 at the residence of her daughter, Peggy Dulin in Winston Salem, NC. She had been in declining health for several years.

Mary Louise was born in Stuart, Virginia on February 18, 1919 to the late George and Odessa Houchins. She was one of six siblings. She was educated in the Patrick County School System in Stuart, VA and the Clemmons School System in Clemmons, NC, where she met her husband of 51 years, Charlie B. Dulin, Sr. Mary Louise was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie B. Dulin, Sr, son Charlie B. Dulin, Jr., three brothers, John Houchins, George Houchins, James Houchins; two sisters, Lucy Hansford, and Ruth Edwards.

She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn D. (John) McLaughlin of Salisbury, NC and Peggy L. Dulin of Winston Salem, NC; three grandchildren, Lori M. (Jimmy) Howell of Greensboro, NC, John (Candace) McLaughlin, III of Burbank, CA, and Dominique Marshall of Chicago, Ill; three great grandchildren, Aires McLaughlin, Che McLaughlin, and Rocco McLaughlin; one brother-in-law, Frank W. Dulin; a host of nieces, nephews and a special adoptive family, Horace, Connie, and Horace Jr., Ballard. Mary Louise was baptized and added to the Church of Christ on December 5, 1943 in Fort Jackson, SC. She remained a faithful member of the Church for 73 years. She was a master cook, and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and writing in her journal daily. Everyone was welcomed into her home and she found joy in helping and comforting others.

We would like to acknowledge and extend a special Thank You to the caregivers, Teresa Carter and Micha James for the love and care that was given to our mother during her illness.

Mrs. Dulin's funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Redland Church of Christ, Advance, NC. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. There will be no viewing during visitation.

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