Dorothy (Memaw) L. Thweatt was born in Blakely, Georgia to Charles Edward and Hazel Lurlene Lisle Richardson on November 17, 1941. Dorothy passed away on September 3rd at 12:15am. She was 82.

Dorothy and her husband attended the Full Gospel Fellowship Church of Plant City, where Reverend & Mrs. Richard Chutter were their pastors for over 30 years.

She is survived by Billie Gene Thweatt, her husband of nearly 66 years; Sister: Wilma Ruth Knapp; Daughters: Deborah L. Roberts, Rebekah J. Poston (Chris), and Terri L. Russell; 5 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Word of Life Christian Center located at 1555 W. Main Street, Bartow, Florida on September 28th at 10:30am, followed by food and fellowship in the social hall.