Henrietta Proffitt

Iris Henrietta (Henri) Proffitt, 76, of Newport, formerly of Canton, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Henri was retired from the North Carolina School System after 32 years.

She was a member of the Morning Star United Methodist Church of Canton, NC. She was a very talented artist, crafts person and homemaker.

Henri was the daughter of the late Tom and Ruby King of Canton, North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her son, Cliff.

She is survived by her husband, Carrol Proffitt of Newport; stepson, Aaron (Melissa) Proffitt of Newport, and three special granddaughters, Reece, Kaylyn and Payton Proffitt; daughter, Geri Ramsey, Maggie Valley, North Carolina; brothers, Stanley King, NC, Tommy (Becky) King Thomasville, NC; grandsons, Shane, Christopher and Tom, great-grandson Chance and special cousin, June Wiggins of Canton, NC. She is also survived by a host of very special friends, Ronnie and Donna Davis, Jerry and Cindy Craving, Gordon and Linda Cox, Tom and Vonna Graham, Dwight and Patsy Porter, Chuck and Michele Sowards, Rick and Regina Morris, the YaYa's and many close friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Saturday, April 21, 2018 with funeral services following at 7:00 pm in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Randy Runions officiating.

There will also be a service at 3:00 pm Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Canton, NC, with Rev. Randy Runions officiating
The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm -3:00 pm at Wells Funeral Home prior to the funeral service.

Burial will follow in the Morning Star United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home, Newport, TN and Wells Funeral Home, Canton, NC.

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