ANDERSON - Dorothy Shaw "Dot" Morton, 86, of Anderson, widow of Lewis Foster Morton, died Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home.
Born March 21, 1927 in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late William T. "Bill" and Mattie Harris Shaw. She was a retired employee of Singer Co. (Ryobi) and was a member of Gaffney Road Baptist Church. Mrs. Morton loved the Lord and her church and she touched many lives through her card ministry.
Survivors include one son, Gary Dean and wife, Ellen; two daughters, Jane Crocker and husband, Tommy and Carol Gurley, all of Anderson; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Willie Ruth Partain.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 5 at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Billy R. Whitfield. Burial will follow in Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, 3205 North Highway 81, Anderson. Family members are at their respective homes.
Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
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