'Dorothy Roberts Morrow was born on May 18, 1913, in the Big Sinking Community of Wayne County. She departed this life on May 5, 2011.

Dorothy was the daughter of Grover Columbus Roberts and Amanda Sweet Roberts. She was united in marriage to Ulysses (Ula) Edwin Morrow. To this union, five daughters were born: Imogene Morrow Dick (Emerson, Sr.); Joyce Morrow Denney (Schuyler, Jr.); Helen Morrow Tanner (William); Carolyn Morrow Cochran (Larry); and Linda Morrow Dalton (Larry).

Dorothy was a devoted wife to her husband and a loving, caring mother to her daughters and grandchildren. -Mama Morrow- (as she was affectionately known to her grandchildren, close friends, and many of the community) has left an undeniably positive mark on this world.

Dorothy has six grandchildren: Peggy Dick Carroll (Thomas); Emerson Dick, Jr. (Thomasine); Allen Denney (Rebecca); Gordon Dalton (Tina); Paula Dalton Criswell (Kenneth); and Gina Tucker Samson (Leo).

She had ten great-grandchildren: Jonathan Reagan Dick (Marcia); Matthew Thomas Dick (Lauren); Elizabeth Carroll Miller (Derek); Jason Allen Denney; Joshua Lee Denney (Lynsey); Macy Olivia Dalton; Baylee Alexis Dalton; Amber Goff Embry (Brad); Stephen Jacob Criswell (Katie); and Noah Pepito Samson.

She had seven great-great-grandchildren: Braxton Reagan Dick, Brody William Dick, Henry Tate Dick, Schuyler Womack Denney, Kaylee Jade Embry, Molly Embry, Emma Grace Fisher-Criswell, and Alivia Rose Fisher-Criswell.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, U.E. Morrow; her daughter, Joyce Morrow Denney; her infant granddaughter, Karen Lynn Dick; four sons-in laws-Emerson Dick, Sr., Schuyler Denney, Jr., William Tanner, and Larry Cochran; her parents, Grover Columbus Roberts and Amanda Sweet Roberts; three brothers-Harry Roberts and wife Clova, Homer and wife Dorothy, and Franklin Roberts; one sister, Beulah Roberts Dick; and two infant siblings.

Dorothy was a lifelong member of Big Sinking Baptist Church. At the time of her death, Dorothy was the oldest member of the church. She spent many years employed as a cook at Big Sinking Elementary School. She enjoyed her job there with all the children and teachers.

An accomplished cook herself, she still enjoyed dining out. The drive to the restaurant was just as enjoyable to her as the meal itself. Her favorite restaurants were the Farm House Restaurant and Cracker Barrel.

Dorothy never obtained a driver-s license; however, she did love a drive through the country. She would take pleasure in the sight of green fields with cattle meandering around. Many years of her life were spent farming and raising cattle. Dorothy named them all-with each calf, cow or bull becoming a pet to her. She could find beauty in all that her big blue eyes took in.

Her gardening skills were the stuff legends are made of. Many a person has commented on what a beautiful garden she grew. Dorothy could take something as simple as a vegetable garden and cultivate it into a sight to behold. Dorothy grew the vegetables to create wonderful meals for anyone who would stop by. Any remaining vegetables or fruits were canned, frozen or stored for future use. Nothing went to waste in Dorothy-s kitchen. She took the time to pass her kitchen skills and delicious recipes down to anyone who would ask or just spent time with her in the kitchen.

She had God given talents and skills that were evident in all she did. Her prized quilts were pieced with love and quilted with blessings. Her quilts grace the homes of each family member as well as several friends.

Dorothy liked to travel. Her travels took her many places in the United States, Canada and Mexico. She especially enjoyed the trips to the ocean where she would rise before dawn to go strolling the beaches and pick up shells.

She encouraged the family to get a good education. She wanted the family to do their jobs well. As each member of the family got their first jobs, she would give each one the same talk to always work harder than we were paid for. This has been an invaluable life lesson.

She encouraged all around her to attend church and instilled good moral values in her family. Dorothy leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her passing.

A precious one from us is gone

A voice we loved is still

A place is vacant in our home

That never can be filled

~Imogene Dick

Visitation:
Saturday from 10 to 1

Funeral:
1PM Saturday in the Funeral Home

Interment:
Elk Spring Cemetery',