WHITE, Dorothy Lee Clontz, departed this life September 13, 2011 in peaceful 
anticipation at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert 
Luther Clontz and Minnie Odessa Beckham Clontz of Charlotte, N.C.; and her 
former husband, Robert Haywood White; her two sons, Robert Edward White of 
Powder Springs, Ga., and Donald Haywood White of Henrico, Va. She leaves 
to cherish her memory her daughter-in-law, Martha White; two grandchildren, 
Jaime and Ashley; and one great-grandchild, Asher; and a host of cousins, 
nieces, other relatives, and friends. Dorothy served the home front during 
World War II as an operator with Southern Bell in Charleston, S.C., and 
Charlotte, N.C. Throughout her long and productive life, she worked with 
churches and groups such as the American Association of Retired Persons, 
where she served as Florida manager of the AARP-VOTE project. Dorothy was 
a dedicated and tireless genealogist and a valued member of the Chancellor 
Wythe Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. A memorial service 
for Dorothy will be led by the Rev. April Greenwood, Vicar at Varina 
Episcopal Church, 2385 Mill Road, Henrico, Va. 23231, on Wednesday evening, 
September 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to consider 
donating a non-perishable food item to the Food Pantry ministry of Varina 
Episcopal Church for distribution to the community. Dorothy will be 
interred with her former husband later at the Salisbury, N.C. national 
cemetery.

Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on September 17, 2011

Words from fellow genealogists:

Dot will really be missed. We exchanged a lot of emails over the years 
and she was always quick with her wit and always brought a smile to my face.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no 
one can steal.

We will miss you Dot!
Diane Siniard





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