dorothy mary (lee) smitherman

SMITHERMAN, Dorothy E., 86, resident of Prattville, AL., passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Prattville Memorial with Reverend Winston Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in the Prattville Memory Gardens with Prattville Memorial directing.

Mrs. Smitherman was preceded in death by her husband, Ottis E. Smitherman, Sr.; three step-sons, James Smitherman, Earl Smitherman and Joe Smitherman; one step-daughter, Voncil Scott. She is survived by one daughter, Judy S. Watts; one son, Ottis Smitherman, Jr. (Deborah); three half sisters, Shirley E. Smith, Mary E. McCullers and Rhonda Gail Edwards; three grandchildren, Paige Justiss (Lance), Monya Wright and Dave L. Gray; six great-grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1955. In her younger years, Mrs. Smitherman worked in several different departments in the church. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial on Sundday one-hour prior to service.