Dorotha Lee “Dot” Gaddy Williams

Dorotha Lee “Dot” Gaddy Williams (better known as “Doughnut Grandma”), 86, of Hendersonville crossed over and went to be with the Lord Monday, July 6, 2015.

Dot was born in Canton and lived in Spring Hill, FL for many years before moving to North Carolina in the mid-1990’s. She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Flossie Gaddy and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Bumgarner and Wilda Linkous. She loved sewing, crocheting, and particularly enjoyed travelling to Africa and Israel.

Dot is survived by her daughter, Freda Plemmons and husband, Eddie, of Lecanto, FL; five grandchildren, Ron Plemmons and wife, Rene, of Canton; Steve Plemmons and wife, Ashlee, of Canton; Jamie Plemmons and wife, Rachel, of Decatur, TX; Josh Plemmons and wife, Nova, of Crossville, TN; and Leyah Pilkington and husband, P.K., of Canton; twelve great-granddaughters; two great-great-grandsons; a sister, Martha Cassidy of Cleveland, TN; four brothers, Robert Gaddy of Candler; Leroy Gaddy and wife, Betty, of Leicester; Ralph Gaddy and wife, Dixie, of Dewey Rose, GA; and Jennings Gaddy and wife, Rosemary, of Raleigh; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held in Bushnell, Florida at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the WNC Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 (Memo: Designated for restricted funds for research).

To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.