Dorothy Hamilton Turner

Dorothy Hamilton Turner, 85, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at her residence following a sudden illness.

Born May 21, 1938 in Winder, Georgia to the late Fred and Katie Hamilton, she had been a resident of Lumpkin County for the past 25 years having moved from Cobb County. Mrs. Turner was a very talented seamstress and was an active member of the Dawson County Historical Society. Affectionately known as "Dot" and "Mema" by her family and friends, she was also preceded in death by 9 siblings.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Clinton W. Turner, Sr., Dahlonega; daughters and son in law, Patricia Ann Turner, Dahlonega, Rosemary and Steve Inlow, Dahlonega; son and daughter in law, Clinton W., Jr. and Cindy Turner, Kennesaw; sisters and brother in law, Virginia Hamilton Shaw, Cartersville, Polly and Robert Evans, Monroe; brother, Paul Hamilton, Hoschton; grandchildren, Beth and Bill Harper, Amy and Chris Dunn, Suzy and Frank Madonna, Sofi Turner, Tucker Turner; great granddaughter, Berkley Harper, a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Monday January 6, 2014 at 2 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. J.R. Fields will officiate. Interment will follow in the Dawsonville City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.