Mildred Dellinger Obituary
The passing of Mildred Dellinger (Spruce Pine, North Carolina) occurred on September 4, 2026. Mildred, born on November 23, 1940, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mildred Dellinger to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jess Gillespie and Tennie Buchanan Gillespie; her siblings, Marcella Hughes, Daphne Forbes, Alta Pitman, Janette Cates, Clifford Gillespie, Arthur Gillespie and Charles Gillespie; her husbands, Tommy Bell and Bruce Dellinger; her son David Bell; and her grandson Thomas Bell.
She is survived by: her daughters, Teresa Engebretsen (Steve), Cindy Bell and Marsha Bell (Ryan Freeman); her grandchildren, Jeremy Carpenter, Candice Wiseman (Chris), Jake Engebretsen (Julia) and Grant Engebretsen (Hailey Amico); her great grandchildren, Dalton Bell, Logan Garland, Jared Carpenter, Caleb Carpenter, Todd Street, Allison Street, Kennedy Engebretsen and Lucy Engebretsen; her friend Linda Hughes; and her pet Daphne. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Home of Candice and Chris Wiseman. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Liberty Hill Church (241 Hoot Owl Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777).
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing in her memory to Liberty Hill Church, Mitchell County Meals on Wheels or to the charity of your choice.
