BORN

1923

DIED

2010

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Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park

2205 Williamsburg Drive

Gastonia, North Carolina

Dorothy Akers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 26, 2010.

Dorothy Dozier Akers Age 87 of Gastonia, died Friday October 22, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of Mecklenberg County, the daughter of the late Henry and Stella Dozier and widow of the late John M. Akers.
Dorothy was a loyal contributor to the Gaston County Library thru the Akers Foundation and a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Ms. Akers is survived by her daughters, Joanne Akers of Charlotte; Kathleen Akers of Clover, SC; grandson, John Henry Forster of Charlotte; a sister, Mildred Walser of Matthews; a niece Gloria Bulluck of Lexington; personal caregiver of 35 years Margaret Garvin of Gastonia; healthcare giver Zsa Zsa Anderson of Bessemer City and all the other care givers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Stella Dozier; husband, John M. Akers; two daughters, Caroline Akers and Elizabeth Akers.
Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Friday October 29, 2010 in The Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia with the Dr. John Frye officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home prior to services.

Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com:

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November 1, 2010

Dear Joanne and Kathy:I am sorry to hear about your Mom.I will be keeping you both in my thoughts.
Willie Davis

October 28, 2010

Dear Kathy and Joanne,
You both have our sincere sympathy in the
loss of your mother. You will be in our
thoughts and prayers.
Regards,
Gayle Glover
Fairmount Park Neighborhood Association

October 28, 2010

Merry Block

Dear Kathy and Joanne: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. My only regret is that I couldn't be there for you today to tell you myself. May God hold you close in your time of grief.
Merry Block, Charlotte, NC

October 27, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Paige and Chris Hendrick
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October 27, 2010

jerry lowrance

Dear Joann and Kathy , Im so sorry to hear your mother passed away ,, Im praying for both of you ,,

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