Dorothy Mae

"Dot" Parks

Heritage: Ms. Dorothy Mae Parks was born on Friday, March 18, 1944 to the late Walter Lee Parks and Cloise Smith Parks who preceded her in death. Her grandmother, Viola Leeks Smith Parks and nephew, Edward Bernard Parks also preceded her in death. Dorothy was the second of three children. Dorothy was called to be with the Lord and Savior around 7 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2022 surrounded by Marie (Sister), Subrenna (Niece), and Reginald (Nephew) at her home.

Christian Experience: Dorothy joined the Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Zebulon, GA at an early age. She was very active with the youth, planning and organizing Easter Programs and Vacation Bible School until her health failed.

Education and Career: Dorothy "Dot" received her formal education in the Pike County School system, where she graduated from Pike County Consolidated in 1962. After several years, she decided to return to school to pursue a teaching career. In 1966, that was accomplished with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Albany State University in Albany, GA. She later attended Columbus College in Columbus, GA and earned a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education Dorothy worked in several counties where she left a legacy of love. Harris, Meriwether, and Pike County students will remember the soft spoken but very firm, loving teacher. She retired from teaching in 2007.

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories a devoted and loving sister, Marie Parks of Zebulon. A loyal cousin, Annie Walker, and Sister-in-law, Betty Parks. Nieces and Nephews: Subrenna (Tracy) Weathers, Reginald Parks, Tammy Jones, Jackie Abbott, Monica Winston, Christopher Bryant, and Tara (Epi) Payams. Great Nieces and Nephews: Detavius Parks, Edmond (Tocarra) Parks, Nigle Butler, Martavius Weathers, Latravius Weathers, Josha (Trillis) Parks, Jabrielle Parks, Jonai Parks, Christopher Finley, Kendrick Jones, Tiara Walker, Christopher Abbott, Richard Abbott, Xavier Payams, Marcus Payams, Trezmine Bryant, Ishmael Bryant, Nicholas Bryant, Kierstin Bryant, Brittany Winston, Trevin Winston, Shannon Winston, Vanecia Bryant, and Valecia Bryant. 28 Great, Great Nieces and Nephews, Two loving uncles: Theodore (Pennie) Smith and Robert (Mervette) Smith. Two steadfast cousins, Loretta Grier and Lonnie Jean Willis, and a host of other relatives and friend.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022,  from 4PM - 6PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Church Cemetery in Zebulon. Rev. Herman Lucas will officiate, and Rev. Nathan Giles is the Eulogist.