Dorthey Jean

Wimbush

Mrs. Dorthey Jean Wimbush was born on December 10, 1960, to the late John and Elizabeth Smith in Locust Grove, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Henry County School System in Locust Grove, Georgia.

Dorthey accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Unity Grove Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member.

Ms. Dorthey Jean Smith met the love of her Mr. Daniel Wimbush, Sr., and was united in holy matrimony in Griffin, Georgia.

Dorthey was employed by The Living Center as a CNA for many years. In her leisure time she enjoyed fishing, singing, dancing, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends.

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Mrs. Dorthey Jean Wimbush's name was called, and she answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L Smith and Elizabeth Smith; siblings, Benjamin Sutton, John Sutton, Robert Sutton, Samuel O'Neal, John Smith, and Karen Morgan, and her grandmother, Leila O'Neal Fambro.

Mrs. Dorthey Jean Wimbush leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories, her children, Tommy (Tina) Smith, Corneilus Smith, Karen Smith, and Rodney (Lakrisha) Smith, Reginald (Tomeka) Hunt; her brother, Homer (Dorothy) Smith; a very special brother-in-law, Thomas Morgan, and a special friend, Randy Reid; 23 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Robert Jones is the Eulogist.