Dorothy “Nina” Helen Moore Hege , 73, of Lexington, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center.

She was born June 15, 1945 in Waynesville, NC to late Lloyd Moore and Nellie Ledford Moore. Dorothy worked at Lexington Furniture Industries for over 30 years and was of the baptist faith. Nina loved to cook and feed her family and friends, enjoyed watching Joyce Meyer and Kenneth Copeland, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an extraordinary person known for helping others, never complaining and never having a harsh word to say about anyone. Nina was an angel on earth and she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 52 years, George Hege, whom she married May 7, 1966; daughter, Karen Johnson (Jimmy) of Lexington; son, Gregory Hege of the home; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters; 3 brothers; pets, Leroy and Coco; and a host of other extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends and relatives on June 22, 2018 from 1-3pm, at Sonlight Baptist Church, 1588 Pine Ridge Rd. Lexington, NC, with a memorial service following starting at 3pm with Pastor Scott Steed and Bishop Dennis Watts officiating.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Hege family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.