Dorothy Mae

(Mccrary) Whitfield

Mrs. Dorothy M. Whitfield, 76 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in the Southeast Alabama Medical Center of Dothan, AL, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was a native of Augusta, Georgia and resided in Chipley, FL for numerous years. She was of the Baptist Faith and a faithful member of the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Chipley, FL where she served as the President of the Senior Women, a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Senior Choir, a part of the Pastor's Aide Committee, and Assisted with the Youth Department, until her health failed her. She was also a member of the Christian Band of Benevolence, and the Second West Baptist Association's Deaconess Council.

Home Going Services willbe held 11 A.M., Saturday, June 25, 2016 from the sanctuary of the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Chipley, FL with pastor, Rev. Tony Davis and Rev. Cleve Wedderburn, officiating. Committal Services will follow in the Northside Cemetery, Chipley, FL.

She leaves to cherish her memories two sons: Edward Whitfield (Debbie) of Tallahassee, FL, and Vincenzo Whitfield (Sarah) of Ontario, CA; three daughters: Pinkie Whitfield of Chipley, FL, Zena Mitchell of Miramar Beach, FL, and Orita Mitchell of Dothan, AL; one brother: Tommy McCrary (Barbara) of Decatur, GA; one sister: Roberta Jenkins of Stone Mountain, GA; one sister-in-law: Dorothy McCrary of Graceville, FL; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will receivefriends from 5-6 P.M., Friday, June 24, 2016 in the Cooper Funeral Home Chapel of Chipley, FL. Mrs. Whitfield will liein repose at the church on Saturday from 10 A.M. until time for services at 11 A.M.