Dorothy Mae Speights

Ms Dorothy M. Speights passed away peacefully March 23, 2020 during a brief stay at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She was 83 years old.

Dorothy resided in and called New York City home for over 40 years, where she owned and operated her own dry cleaning business for many years. She later became a nurse’s assistant fulfilling an earlier dream of working in the healthcare system.

Upon retirement, she moved to Atlanta and resided at Lutheran Towers and became a member of the Lutheran Redeemer Church. She was extremely outgoing and full of energy until illness curtailed her activities. Dorothy found her artistic side in Atlanta and loved painting, creating beautiful handmade greeting cards, singing and dancing. She enjoyed life to the fullest and always celebrated with family and friends. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

She was a very protective and loving mother of her children and oh so proud of their accomplishments.

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories: 4 sons, James P. Speights (Laura); Robert F. Speights (Paula); Stanley McHenry (Gladys) and Franklin Hamilton (Audrey)……3 daughters, Gladys V. Jenkins (Frank); Patsy L. Mongo (Jerry) and Joy D. Griggs; 2 sisters Cornelius and Mozell; 9 grandchildren; Shamia Hamilton, Shari Hamilton, Latasha M. Mongo, Jordan V. McLaughlin, Alicia McHenry, Stanley McHenry Jr, Aheshia Spencer, Amanda Sylvester and Keith Cooper; 15 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren. She also leaves a legacy of beautiful memories to be cherished by her loving friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family asks if you would consider a donation to the American Kidney Foundation in Dorothy’s name.