Valentine (Vallie) Dobbs

Ms. Valentine (Vallie) Dobbs, age 89, of Dahlonega, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the Oaks at Hampton Assisted Living, Cumming, following a period of declining health.

Vallie was born on July 23, 1926, in Dahlonega. She served in the United states Marine Corps from 1949 to 1952. She received her BA Degree from North Georgia College in 1970 and her Master’s Degree from Emory University in 1973. When she retired from North Georgia College in 1990 she was the Head Librarian, She was a member of the Dahlonega Baptist Church.

Vallie is preceded in death by her father, William Henry Dobbs, her mother Marvel Fry Dobbs, and her sister Marion Dobbs Edge.

Vallie is survived by her sister Kathleen Billie Dobbs Wimpy, her brother Dr. William Henry Dobbs, Jr., Washington, D. C. and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Graveside services are scheduled to be held Wednesday, November 25th, 2015, at 4:00 pm at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Dahlonega.  Dr. Edward Green will officiate. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider the two that Vallie was a longtime supporter of:

Community Helping Place, Inc., PO Box 712, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or TLC Humane Society, PO Box 535, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-DOVE (3683)