Dorothy Carter Cox, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2014, at the age of 101. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claiborne and her son, Kenneth. Survivors include a daughter, Gwendolyn Heath; sisters, Elizabeth Jones and Katheryn Robinson; brothers Louis and David Carter; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Mausoleum Chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Thursday October 16th at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodyfuneralhome.com