Dorothy Roberts Mauldin, 82, of Cartersville, GA answered her call to be with the Lord on Friday, October 26, 2018. Dorothy was born December 18, 1935 in Halstead, Kansas to the late Mr. Robert P. Roberts and Mrs. Anna Zissman Roberts.
Dorothy graduated high school in Burrton, KS, in 1953. After graduation, Dorothy joined the Air Force and was stationed at March AFB in Riverside, CA, where she met her husband, Mr. Vernon R. Mauldin.
After serving her tour, Dorothy and Vernon were married in Burrton, KS and returned to Georgia to start their life together. Dorothy and Vernon had three children; Kay Wallace, Gary Mauldin and step son, Mike Mauldin during their 52 years of marriage. Dorothy was a homemaker with many interests including Girl Scouts, sewing, bowling, golf and NASCAR. She was an active member of Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Dorothy was a wonderful wife and mother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Mauldin, parents, Bob and Anne Roberts of Burrton, KS, brothers; Bill Roberts of Eaton, CO, Dick Roberts of Halstead, KS, and step son, Michael Mauldin of Cartersville.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Kay (Brad) Wallace, son, Gary (Leah) Mauldin, grandson, Brad Jr. (Sara) Wallace, grandson, Evan (Brittnie) Wallace, step granddaughter, Carrie Stephens, step grandson, Walt Hartsfield, and great grandchildren; Noah, Addie and Luke Wallace, sisters; Marge Lee of Marshall, TX and Kathy (Jim) DePew of Aurora, CO.
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church Thursday, November 1, 2018 at two o’clock in the afternoon with the Rev. Kevin Lobello officiating. Interment will follow the services at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville.
The family will receive friends at Owen Funeral Home Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from six in the evening until nine.
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Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive is honored to serve the Mauldin Family in this most difficult of times.
