Neighbors are seeking help for a Branson family who lost their home in a fire.
Chuck and Sheila Dockery's home on Branson's Quail Road was consumed by fire on the evening of January 3. One of the couple's grown sons was also living at home.
"They have lived there for 33 years," explained a family friend, Tahlia. Tahlia's mother was a neighbor and close friend of the Dockery family.
"The family was not home. My mom contacted them to let them know," Tahlia explained.
Chuck works for Memco, and Sheila, who was recently released from the hospital after a lengthy stay, is currently unable to work due to a heart condition, according to Tahlia. The family is well-respected in the neighborhood and community.
"Chuck is known for helping others, often through his church," said Tahlia. "He fixes things, mows, etc. I know he has done numerous things for our family, as we have had our share of trauma through the years."
Although the family was unharmed during the fire, all of their belongings were lost, as were the family pets—three cats and three dogs.
Said Tahlia, "The dogs were Miss Priss—a 20-year-old dog belonging to Sheila's mother, and Shadow and Sissy. The cats were Vader, Fluffer and Widdle. Animals are everything to Sheila."
Tahlia has started a GoFundMe account to help the Dockery family with their immediate needs. The GoFundMe page is listed under Dockery Family Fire Support.
"Our goal is to raise enough money to get their needs take care of and allow them to have a somewhat normal life while they try to rebuild their home," Tahlia explained.
Chuck and Sheila are members of the First Baptist Church in Branson. The church is also helping the family by collecting clothing and shoes: women's size medium clothing and size 7 shoes; men's clothing sizes XL and 2XL and shoes sizes 9 and 13. Clothing and shoes can be dropped off at the First Baptist Church, 400 South Sunshine, Branson, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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