Dorothy "Dottie"Smith

Dottie passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, as the result of an automobile accident. She was 82, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Norfield, Miss. She was affectionately known as "Dottie With The Body." She owned and operated Dottie's Dress Shop and later retired from Goudchaux's. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Friday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted by Ron Lambe, pastor, along with Dr. William T. Crosby. Entombment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. Survived by daughters, Nancy Thompson Burdge and husband Bob, and Evie Thompson Dodge and husband Greg; sons, Edwin Buddy Thompson and John Phillip Thompson; grandchildren, Brent Thompson, Scott Thompson and Jeff Thompson, and their mother, Charyl Thompson, and Brittany Dodge and Taylor Dodge; and great-grandchild, Preston Thompson. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Eva Phillips; husbands, Edwin "Spike" Thompson and Frank G. Smith Jr.; and brother, Dr. Jack Phillips. Pallbearers will be Brent, Scott and Jeff Thompson, Taylor Dodge, John Edwin Potter and Jerry Newcomb. She lived life to the fullest and brought joy and happiness to everyone she touched. Dottie served God by serving others and was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Istrouma Baptist Church.