Dorothy Ruth (Waggoner) Brooks

Dorothy Ruth Waggoner Brooks, 86, of Crawford, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

A native of Oglethorpe County, “Miss Dot “ was known by many children and families who she provided in-home care for before becoming a Pre-K teacher at the Oglethorpe County Child Development Center/Pencil School until retirement. Miss Dot was a loving, nurturing compassionate teacher and friend to so many people she met over her years of childcare services. She was a member of Welcome Avenue Congregational Holiness Church where she faithfully attended until her declining health prevented her attendance.

Dorothy was the daughter of Hollis Waggoner and Hester Peterman Waggoner of Colbert, Georgia. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Brooks, sisters Sarah Christian and Betty Spence, and great grandson John Hamen IV.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Janet (Wayne) Harrison of Crawford, Jane (Ronald) Dooley of Statham, Joyce (Mike) Guin of Danburg, Julie (Craig) Holcomb of Hull. son: Joel (Laura) Brooks of Winterville; 11 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; sister: Carol (Allan) Haggard and brother: Ed Waggoner, sisters-in law: Anne Welborn and Ladyne McDonald

Visitation will be held at Lord and Stephens East Chapel,  Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Welcome Avenue Congregational Holiness Church, Crawford, GA at 2:00 p.m. with Gloria Farmer and William Anglin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers are nephews: David, Sam and Matthew Christian, Ronnie Spence, Ken Waggoner and Ellis Haggard. Honorary Pallbearers are Ricky Haggard, Lloyd Callaway and Gil Davis. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com