Maggie Jean Leonard Dorton
October 11, 1934 ~ February 26, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - Maggie Jean Leonard Dorton, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Born in Franklin County, NC on October 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John Leonard and Lutie Thompson Leonard. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Johnny, Rosser, and Edward Leonard.
Maggie lived most of her years with her husband in Winter Haven and Miami Florida. Since moving to Rocky Mount, she was a member of Englewood United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and will be missed by all who knew her.
Maggie leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 55 years, Harold “Hal” Dorton; and daughter, Jennifer Leslie Voges of Sherman Oak, CA. She is also survived by grandson, Christopher Voges; sisters, Margarett Gee, Elizabeth Watkins, and Ann Arrington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Terry Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Maggie Jean Leonard Dorton The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer
Dear Harold, Jennifer and family, Thinking of you with love and prayers in your great loss. Jeanie, a beautiful fun loving friend. I never hear the song Elvira that I don’t smile and remember her. Love, Ann Hensley
Harold we are so sorry to hear about the death of Jeanie, we have fond memories of the day’s in Winter Haven and the times we had going for dinner and always had to visit an ice cream parlor per Jeanie.s request. Those were the day’s! Love and prayer’s, Bill & Ann Hensley
Harold, we were sorry to hear of Jeanie’s death. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of grief. May you feel God’s loving comfort in the days ahead. Prayers, Jack & Johnnie Culpepper
Hi Harold this is Dan Caro who worked with you at Crisp Coon Funeral home in Winter Haven. I’m sorry Harold to hear about Jeanie. I didnt know her personally but i do have a memory of her in Winter Haven when i stopped by your house with my daughter and Jeanie seemed so friendly and gave me the tour of the house and when we were about to leave she loaded up a plastic bag full of Coca Cola to take home. She seemed so nice. It was very refreshing. If you want to talk someday you can call me at Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon- 352-489-2429. The seperation of death is tough but the assurance that you be united with her one day brings light. God Bless, Dan