SMITH,
Dorothy (Dot)
(Maiden Name: Gunby)
The Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde, Arizona
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” Gunby Smith, 89, slipped away to rest in Christ on
October 8, 2017. Known as a creative 1st grade teacher in Holbrook,
AZ, Dorothy’s career spanned 40 years.
Born on July 21, 1928 in Elbert County, GA, Dot developed many
artistic and musical skills. She used her vocal training by
assisting her husband Francis in missionary endeavors for Navajo
True Gospel Mission. She also taught Sunday School and VBS classes
and gifted her excellent sewing to not only family members, but many
others.
She is survived and missed much by her daughter Melissa Smith, son
and daughter-in-law Steve and Denise Smith and her prized
grandchildren, Alexandra and Jonathan.
The service will be held Monday, October 16, 2017 at 12:00 pm,
preceded by a viewing at 11:00 am, at Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist
Church, 1691 Rainbow Rd. Cottonwood, AZ, immediately followed by
interment in Valley View Cemetery, Clarkdale, AZ. Funeral
arrangements are by Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allegheny Wesleyan
Methodist Church, 1691 Rainbow Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.
Information provided by survivors.