Mrs. Dorothy Withers passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024. Dorothy Withers was born on October 29, 1947, to the late Clarence Gilliam, Sr. and Lola Gilliam. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Clem Smith Withers, Jr., her granddaughter, Amber Guy, her sister, Minnie B. Nelson, and brothers, Cleveland Gilliam, Irvin Gilliam, and James Gilliam. On March 5, 2024, she peacefully made the transition from this earthly life into eternal life with her Heavenly Father.
Dorothy was retired from the Housing Authority with over 20+ years of service. Her passion was serving others. Spiritually she was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. While there, she served as a Deaconess, was on the Usher Board, and served on various committees. When she could no longer serve at her church, she started her own personal card ministry where she sent cards to people who were sick, lost loved ones, on their birthdays, etc. She also received a lot cards and kept them all. Dorothy also enjoyed going on cruises with her family. Dorothy had a servant's heart and loved to give her time and love to others. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, family member, and friend. She left a legacy of laughter, joy, love, and integrity.
Dorothy Withers is survived by her daughters, LaSonya (Fletcher) White of Fort Washington Maryland, Tonya W. Guy, Crystal Withers, and Tasha Withers; her brother, Clarence (Anna) Gilliam; sister, Rosa G. Curry of Calloway, Maryland; sister-in-law, Caretha Gilliam; grandchildren Lance (Rie) Guy of Okinawa, Japan, Lauren Guy, and Fletcher Jr., Ava, and Cassidy White of Fort Washington, Maryland; and great-grandchildren Valerie, Jaxon, and Johnna Guy; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Services will be held 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment Piedmont Memorial Gardens. A public viewing will be held Monday March 11, 2024, from 1pm until 5pm at Douthit's. Dorothy Withers will be greatly missed by all of us