Dottie Lou Tanksley

Dottie Lou Tanksley of Covington, passed away October 18, 2017, at 79 years of age. Retired from Mead Containers, Mrs. Tanksley was a resident of Newton County since 1987 and a member of Eastridge Community Church. Active and outgoing in her youth, she liked to play softball and baseball, ride horses, and work on the farm - where she performed all duties. Mrs. Tanksley will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde A. Tanksley, Jr.; parents, Jeryl Marvin, Jr., and Mary Rebecca (Johnson) Wilson; and sisters, Dixie Lee Krutina, Joyce Colleen Whitaker.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Cris Nelson of Covington; step-daughter, Jane Ellen Gray of Mooresville, IN; sons and daughters-in-law, Vincent and Michelle Williams of Social Circle, Vance and Nubia Williams of Covington; step-sons, Richard A. Tanksley of Greensville, IN, Harry F. Tanksley of Arlington, IN; grandchildren, Cristopher Nelson, Jess Nelson, Colt Williams, Lina Williams; sister, Connie K. McGruder of Council Bluffs, IA; brother, Jeryl M. Wilson, Jr., of San Diego, CA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Tanksley will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017, 10:00 AM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Gary Thompson officiating. Friends may visit with her family at the funeral home on Friday, October 20th, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

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Visitation

OCT 20. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

OCT 21. 10:00 AM (EDT)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

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