Mrs. Doris Elaine Rudolph Christy, age 96, of Asheville, NC, formerly of Ashe County, died on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Moses Cone Health System in Greensboro, NC. Mrs. Christy was born on June 26, 1915 in Wheaton, IN to Hugo and Katherine Rudolph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Raymond Christy. Mrs. Christy was a homemaker. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 4:00 pm atAshelawn Memorial Garden with interment to follow. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Christy is survived by: Son, Michael David Christy of Asheville, NC, Daughter, Patricia Copus of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Daughter, Virginia Christy of Greensboro, NC; also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Christy's arrangements.