A daughter of the late Emma Dallas Lloyd, she was born on September 6, 1937 in Stanley, VA and attended Stanley High School.
Following her marriage, Dot moved to Shenandoah and worked at Shenandoah Pharmacy and Shenandoah Family Dollar. She was also a licensed beautician.
On March 24, 1954 she married Waymond L. Cave, Sr. who preceded her in death on January 24, 1994. She is survived by her son, Waymond “Red” L. Cave, Jr. and wife, Kathy of Shenandoah; daughters, Sandra Faye Williams and husband Ashby of Elkton, and Tina Yvonne Steer and husband Ricky of Shenandoah; grandchildren, Michael Todd and Dustin Wade Cave, Daniel Ashby and Jessica Williams, and Mason Steer; great-grandchildren, Ryan Garrett Cave, Addison Williams and Chase Wolf; brothers, Fred Alger and wife Ginger, Randolph Alger, and Earl Alger and wife Debbie, all of Stanley; sisters, Mildred Comer, Shirley Thomas and husband Herman, Cathy Cardin and husband Marlin, and Debbie Breeden, all of Stanley; sister-in-law, Ellen Alger of Stanley.
Dot was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Sharon Kisling on February 4, 2018; brothers, Dwight Alger, Jackie Alger, and Danny Alger; and sisters, Doris Painter, Bonnie Barker, and Peggy Lam.
Those wishing to do so may sign the register-guest book and enjoy pictures at Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah today (Wednesday, Feb. 24) from noon until 5 pm. There will be no viewing.
Private graveside services (following CDC guidelines) will be held in Comertown Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery (Cave Cemetery) with Rev. Teddy Cave officiating.
Flowers are welcome and those desiring to make memorial contributions can make them to the charity of their choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com