Dorothy Marie Harding, 91, of Tucson, AZ Passed away December 21, 2016. She was born in Tyler, Texas on July 3, 1925. After 12 years of schooling, Dorothy went on to graduate from the College of Cosmetology. She was married to Charles B. Harding, January 29, 1947, who preceded her in death in the year 2000. Dorothy was a career homemaker. She was a member of Pantano Baptist Church and Rolling Hills Garden Club. She was an avid gardener and loved cooking. She is survived by daughters Sharon, Melinda (Bill), Linda (Andy), and Vicki (Greg); 11 Grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 16 great- great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lola Gipson, father Jessie Gipson, brothers J.C. & L.C. Gipson, Sisters Helen and Lucille, and grandson Gregory A. Gerhart. She will be greatly missed by her family. Funeral Arrangements will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 10, 2017 at East Lawn Palms Mortuary.