Dempsie Pearl Killian Obituary
We bid farewell to Dempsie Pearl Killian (Hickory, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 14, 2025 at the age of 88. Dempsie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dempsie Pearl Killian to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Doc Huffman and Pearl Brittain Huffman; her granddaughter Danielle Icard; and her son-in-law Gregory Moore. She is survived by: her children, Gaye McMurry (Bobby) of Granite Falls, Glenna Moore of Lenoir and Wayne Icard (Renae) of Hickory; her brother Floyd R (Huffman); her grandchildren, Ben, Roxie, Brittany, Rachael, Chelsea and Katie; and her close friends, Bruce and Cathy Kirby. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Oak Grove Baptist Church (4950 Oak Grove Church Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Keep Dempsie's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
