We are sorry to have learned of the death of two of our dearest members.

Harriett Davis Penny, 88, who died September 2, 2011 in Canton, was among the 13 charter members who organized The Western Carolina Alliance for the Mentally Ill on March 2, 1985 in Asheville.  On February 2, 1987, the Alliance was chartered as Western North Carolina Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Inc.   The title later changed to NAMI Western Carolina, Inc.

Doris Bell Goewey, 88, of Arden and formerly of Austin TX, died December 5, 2011.  She had served as a U.S.Navy Lieutenant, taught elementary school, was an accomplished artist and served on many non-profit boards including NAMI Austin, Texas where she taught NAMI Family-to-Family.  Survivors include her daughter, Susanna and son-in-law, Andrew Euston of Arden and son, Andrew Goewey of Sanford, Fl.

Donations to NAMI Western Carolina have been made in their memories.

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