Dorothy Singleton

Dorothy Singleton, 89, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 following a period of declining health.

Born January 17, 1934 in Lumpkin County to the late Roscoe and Leila Thurmond, she had lived in Dawson County since she was 3 years old.  Dorothy was a graduate of Dawson County High School.  Mrs. Singleton was employed by the Dawson County Board of Education as the secretary at the High School for eleven years after which she worked for nine years for the Georgia Department of Audits until her retirement at the age of 65.  Along with her husband, Billie, they owned and operated Singleton Grocery in Dawsonville for a number of years.  She loved to travel and had visited many different places.  She also enjoyed taking care of her home and working in her yards.  A member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville since she was 13, she sang in the choir for many years. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, Billie Singleton; sons, Scott Singleton and John Singleton; brother, Buster Thurmond; and sisters, Marie Crane, Alene Slaton, and Lucille Lowman.

Dorothy is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 3 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel.  Dr. Dustin Gillespie and Dr. Jim Gaines will officiate.  Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 until 3 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Dorothy requested donations be made to your favorite charity.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.