Dorothy “Dottie” Fries, 83, of Maylene, Alabama passed away on November 1, 2018. Dottie was born December 26, 1934 to James and Geraldine Milne of New York. She grew up in New York, met and married her loving husband of 56 years Arthur, together they raised 3 children. Upon retirement, Arthur and Dottie moved to Fort Myers, Florida. They have lived in Maylene, Alabama for the past 13 years.
Dottie is preceded in death by her parents, James and Geraldine Milne. She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur; son, Tommy (Tina); daughters, Debbie Sabatelli; Laurie Respinto (Marco); grandchildren, Kristin (Kelly) Sabatelli, Tiffany Fries (Jesse), Michael Respinto (Shawn); Tiana Fries; Joey (Kimberley) Respinto; one great-grandchild, Adeline Respinto; she was looking forward to welcoming a second great-grandchild in March 2019, baby boy Sabatelli.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Ridout’s Southern Heritage Funeral Home 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, Alabama with Memorial Service following at 8:00 with Pastor Nancy Harper officiating.