DORA FIELDS BRASHEAR Dora Fields Brashear, age 88, of Viper, Ky., departed this earthly life to enter into eternal life with Lord Jesus Christ on June 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Perry County, Dora was born February 22, 1920, a daughter of the late Monroe and Ollie Fields. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion C. Brashear, sister Grace Combs and stepson Aaron Brashear. Dora began her teaching career in 1941 and received her degree in Elementary Education at Cumberland College. She retired from Viper Elementary School in 1975. Dora was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church since 1968 where she taught Sunday School and received numerous awards for perfect attendance. Dora's legacy was her Christian service which touched the lives of those who knew her. Dora is survived by her brothers Dave Fields, wife Velta of Richmond, Ky., Earl Fields, wife Gloria of Corbin, Ky., and James Fields, wife Mary Lee of Johnson City, Tn. She is survived by three stepsons: Harold Brashear, Keith Brashear, wife Beatrice, Robert A. Brashear, wife Virginia all of Viper, Ky. and four stepdaughters: Thelma Riddle of Morristown, Tn., Stella Ison of Detroit, Mi., Lucille Raby of Morristown, Tn. and Ann Pendleton of Sanford, Il. as well as many nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to the staff of Brashear-Callahan Funeral Home of Viper, Ky. where the family received friends on June 13. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral home on June 14 with Pastor Arnold Branson officiating. Burial was at the Fields Cemetery on Right Fork of Mace's Creek, Viper, Ky. Family members served as pall bearers. The family would like to offer special thanks to the caregivers at Hazard Nursing Home, especially Dr. Gilbert. The family also offers special thanks to Dr. H. Ghazal and his staff at the Kentucky Cancer Clinic and the ARH Region Hospital of Hazard, Ky. From the Hazard Herald Hazard, Ky.