Dorothy M. Smith

Dorothy M. Smith was born on May 22, 1921, the daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Elizabeth Jane Durham Singleton. On December 17, 1939, she was united in marriage to Ila B. Smith, who preceded her in death on November 4, 1991. Dorothy departed this life on September 25, 2017, at the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 3 days.

Dorothy M. Smith was the oldest member at Milledgeville United Methodist Church, and she was highly involved in the work done there. She was also very instrumental with helping at the Milledgeville Community Center. She had retired as a machine operator from the Brown Shoe Company in Savannah, Tennessee. Dorothy is remembered as an excellent seamstress and a great country cook. She enjoyed making salted dill pickles, fried pies, tea cakes, and biscuits. Quilting was one of her favorite hobbies. Her Most prized possessions were her family and having Sunday dinner with all of them especially the grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Connie Smith Stephens of Savannah, Tn., A Very Special Daughter In Law Ann Smith of Milledgeville, Tn., grandchildren, Perry Neal Smith, Lisa Ann Smith Ozier, and Amy Smith; great grandchildren, Sarah Clayton, Dylan Yager, David Wayne Yager Jr., Hunter Dickey, Calvin Smith, Will Smith, and Sybil Smith; and a great great grandchild, Alaina Clayton.

Along with her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Neal Smith; brothers, Marshel Singleton, Frank Singleton, Bert Singleton, J.T. Singleton, and Ulis Singleton; sister, Ina Mae Singleton Green; and an infant sister.

Memorial Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society Lung Association.