Mrs. Ernestine (Draughon) Gainey

Mrs. Ernestine D. Gainey, 77, of 703 East Harnett Street, Dunn, formerly of 159 Buckingham Place, Fayetteville, passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. 

Ernestine leaves to cherish her memories, daughter- Regina Gainey Woodard of Fayetteville, NC, Reginald Nathon Gainey of Boynton Beach, FL, Douglas Latrell Gainey of Fayetteville, NC (Danyel Edwards, Daughter-In-Love) and Barrett Lance Gainey of the home; six grandchildren- Marissa Marcianelli (Nicolas), Laporcha Gainey (Hoderick McGeachy, Future Grandson), Johannes Woodard, Johnathan Woodard (Ericka), Timothy Gainey, and Tristan Gainey; six great grandchildren- Camilla Marcianelli, Markian Marcianelli, Nikiya Woodard, Haven Woodard, Hoderick McGeachy Jr., and Karter McGeachy; siblings- Minister Louise McBride, Eddie Draughon (Ada), Milton Draughon (Emily), and Jerry Draughon (Lorine);  and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Viewing will be on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Dafford Funeral Home, Dunn, from 1PM - 5PM.  Masks are highly recommended.

The Celebration of Life Service will be on Friday, April 26, 2024 @ 1PM at the Cape Fear A Conference Headquarters, Erwin, following the guidelines of the facility for entrance and capacity. 

Interment will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery, Dunn.

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