(L-R) Smokey Dorsey, Hazel Dorsey, Pat Mills, Rhonda Smith(standing), Pat McSwain enjoy the 2024 volunteer banquet. Pat Mills was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for 4,000 hours of volunteer hours.

April 23, 2024 (ALBEMARLE, NC) – Tillery Compassionate Care recently held a banquet to celebrate and recognize the agency’s volunteers. Laynie Friend, guitarist & singer, provided entertainment for the volunteers and their guests.

“Volunteers are an essential extension of the TCC team.  Their kind words, warm smiles, and caring hearts are all things we should take time to celebrate every day,” said Chief Executive Officer Lori Thayer.  “We are grateful for our volunteers’ support and compassionate care! “

Awards presented at the banquet include:

Lifetime Achievement Awards:

Sharon Covery with 1,500 hours of service.

Pat Mills with 4,000 hours of service

Dianne Burton with 2,000 hours of service.

Service in direct patient care:

Kayren Brantley

Service in administrative area:

Pat Mills

Holiday angel ornaments and other fundraising events:

Sharon Covey

5 years of service:

Peggy Frashuer

Faye Crump

15 years of service:

Lori Greene

20 years of service:

Linda Burris

“One of the best parts of my job is meeting and working with volunteers,” said Hailey Black, Volunteer Coordinator. “You have probably already heard or read it many times, we believe you are the backbone of this agency, we couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers.”

For more details on the volunteer program at Tillery Compassionate Care, please call 704.983.4216 or visit  Prospective Volunteers | Tillery Compassionate Care

Hospice of Stanly County, Inc. dba Tillery Compassionate Care, a nonprofit organization, was founded through the grassroots efforts of people in the community and it continues to be governed locally by a board of directors.  Through the generosity of many, Tillery Compassionate Care has been able to provide care to nearly 7,600 terminally ill residents since 1981.  At Tillery Compassionate Care, we spark inspiration, hope, and peace enabling individuals with serious illness to embrace their spirit of life. More information about hospice, palliative care and advance care planning is available from Tillery Compassionate Care by calling 704.983.4216 or by visiting tillerycompassionatecare.org.