Dorothy Jean Mathis

Dorothy Jean Burgess Mathis, known by friends and family as Dot, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2016. Mrs. Mathis was born in Lithonia, Georgia on January 18, 1931. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, who enjoyed her daily walks and spending time with family and friends. Her mother was one of twelve children, so she had a large extended family with whom she remained close through the years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Burgess and Ethel Phillips Burgess; her beloved husband of thirty seven years, William L. Mathis, Sr.; her sisters, Sara Jo Mitchum and Mary Elsie Bishop, and her granddaughter Emily Ann Biggerstaff. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William L. Mathis and Lynne Mathis, and her daughter and son-in law Valerie Mathis Biggerstaff and Ken Biggerstaff. She was exceedingly proud of her grandchildren; Shannon Mathis Blosser and her husband, Chris Blosser, Jeff Noble, William L. Mathis III and his fiancé, Jamie Haas, Audrey Biggerstaff Bergeson and her husband, Walter Bergeson, Charlie Biggerstaff, and Claire Biggerstaff. Mrs. Mathis was also a proud great-grandmother to Ryan Blosser, Jacob Blosser, and Lilly Jane Noble. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church at 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033 or to CURE Childhood Cancer, 1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite N-402, Atlanta, GA 30338. A Memorial Service will be held at Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 3rd at 3 p.m. with a reception following at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.ASTurner.com.

Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033