Lucy Elizabeth Dunn Rivenbark, age 76 of Burgaw, died Sunday October 12, 2014 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center.

She was born April 26, 1938 in Duplin County daughter of the late Walter and Bessie Jones Dunn. She was also predeceased by her husband Julius Ray Rivenbark and brothers Norris Ray and Jimmy Dunn.

She is survived by a son Graham Rivenbark and wife Terrie of Currie; a daughter Jada Padgett and husband Robbie of Warsaw; six grandchildren, Beau James and wife Rachael, Ruthie Ann Hardison, Graham Rivenbark Jr. and wife Julie, Shannon Rivenbark, Keltzy Padgett, and Kaely Padgett; five great-grandchildren, Candace, Clara, Tamyra, Angel, and Julius; two brothers, Joe Dunn and wife Betty, and Bennie Dunn; two sisters, Mary Emma Richardson and husband Rich, and Clara Bell James, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lucy retired from the Pender County School System after 37 years, to enjoy her children and grandchildren. She began her carrier in the classroom and ended in administration where she was instrumental in developing unique educational programs throughout the state.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday October 14, 2014 at Riverview memorial Park. Reverend Scott Kennedy will officiate.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Boys and Girls Home PO Box 127 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450

The family is very grateful for the loving care she received in Kenansville Hospital, New Hanover Reg. Med. Center, Lower Cape Fear Hospice and the 10th floor nursing unit.