Dorothy "Dot" Stephens
June 15, 1923 ~ September 6, 2013
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Dorothy Louise Melear Stephens, age 90, of Palmetto, GA, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Newnan, GA, to the late John Virgil Melear and the late Ludie Bennett. She was a member of Rico United Methodist Church in Palmetto. She was a retired Dietician with the Fulton county school system having worked at Rico Elementary School and Westwood High School. She was the widow of Thomas Earl Stephens, Jr. Survivors include: her son, Thomas Virgil Stephens of Savannah, GA; daughters, Elaine Stephens Bryant of Chattahoochee Hills, Nina Stephens Landers of Newnan, and Nancy Stephens Bridges of Sharpsburg; brothers, Kenneth Melear of Fayetteville, and Harvey Melear of Fairburn; sister, Edna Mitchell of Fairburn; grandchildren, Stephen Reid Bryant of Portland, OR, Scott Kenneth Bryant of Duluth, GA, Jamie Morgan Mapp and Dorothy Heather Stratton of Chesterfield, VA, Howard (Butch) Morgan III of Dallas, TX, Wendy Michelle Lively of Midlothian, VA, Mary Bridges Snyder (Cathy) of Newnan, Stephanie Bridges Stewart of Broxton, GA; two step grandchildren, Terri Lynn Landers of Athens and Stacy Lee Landers of Atlanta, and twelve great grandchildren. Visitation DetailsSunday, September 8th, 2013, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Holly Hill Funeral Home Service DetailsMonday, September 9th, 2013, 11:00am, Holly Hill Funeral Home Chapel Interment DetailsHolly Hill Memorial Park
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Teaching Mr. T. E. to cookMrs. Dot was in my ceramic class, she kept all of us laughing with her stories of Rico, raising her children, and calling us all young’uns. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever had the pleasure to meet. I am honored that she gave me her Cranberry Crunch recipe. She and Mr. T. E. showed us all what true love really was. One of my favorite memories was when Mrs. Dot had broken her hip and she was telling Mr. T. E. how to cook. He kept saying he did just what she said but nothing tasted like it did when she made it. Mrs. Dot looked over said and you don’t add the love.
Elaine, Tommy, Nina, Nancy, Ms. Dot’s passing has left a hole in my heart. I love you all and know that Ms. Dot and Mr. T.E. are happily together again. Diane
My dear sister Elaine (not only in Christ, but also in Disaster Relief), I am very sorry for your loss. I know what it is to lose a mother, but am happy for you that you know that you will be with your mom and all your loved ones again. What a comfort and blessing! Ray and I are thinking of you. Love, Beth
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you bid farewell to this beautiful lady.
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Dear, Elaine, Nina, Tommy and Nancy ~ You are all being lifted up to our Father in prayers of comfort during this time. Mrs. Dot was not only a client to me but I considered her a friend. I know she and Mr. T.E are having a wonderful reunion right now, she missed him so much. God Bless you and your families ~ Kathy
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms Stevens. She is rejoicing in heaven at the right hand of God. Nancy, Nana, Elaine and Tommy you were blessed with wonderful parents. Celebrate their reunion in heaven…what a joy it must be. We love you and will continue to pray for God’s gracious peace.