Elizabeth Grissim Dozier
June 5, 1951 ~ April 25, 2016
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Elizabeth Grissim Dozier, age 64, died on April 25, 2016, at her home in Durham, North Carolina. Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on June 5, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Needham Bryant (N.B.) Dozier, Jr., and Robbie Walker Dozier.
Elizabeth is survived by her two brothers, Lewis Bryant Dozier and his wife Rosalyn Skelton Dozier and their children Robyn Anne Dozier and Keith Westmoreland Dozier; and Robert Evans Dozier and his wife Linda Fletcher Dozier and their children Claire Elaine Dozier and Evan Walker Dozier.
Elizabeth grew up in the First United Methodist Church of Rocky Mount and loved the Lord all her life. She graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1969 and from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1973. She was an active Girl Scout from 4th grade through 12th grade and participated enthusiastically in many Scout activities. She also was a gifted, award-winning pianist.
Later she moved to Durham and served as the Activities Director in a senior care facility. She treasured older people and continued her ministry to them throughout her life. She loved to listen to Christian music. Among her favorite artists were George Beverly Shea and Amy Grant. She spent many happy hours with long-time dear friends whom she cherished.
Elizabeths funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016, in the chapel of Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount with the Reverend Kenneth Michael Barnhill officiating. Following the funeral, a graveside service will be held at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting the website at http://www.wheeler-woodlief.com
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 5/2, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 5/2, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Our deepest sympathy to you all. Bob and Lewis, you were such good brothers and your families kind and supportive. Love, Comer and Anne Donnell
Elizabeth was always so loving and sweet and bright. I loved being around Elizabeth in high school! My thoughts and live are with Bob and Lewis. Susan Gravely
I went to church with Elizabeth at Blacknall and she was always so sweet and concerned about how everyone else was doing! I’ve lost contact with her in recent years, but hope that her life remained happy, as it seemed to be back in the 19802 and early 1990s…. Pam Pennigar
Bob and Lewis, l am sorry for your loss. l always loved hearing Elizabeth play the piano. My prayers are with you and your families.. Mary Eleanor O’Keef
Elizabeth and I worshiped at BLacknall years ago. Now I imagine that she is singing and worshiping with the Lord and the saints. Yours, Margaret Frothingham
I am so very sorry to learn of Elizabeth’s death. We had just spoken on the phone in mid-April and she seemed very happy. She was very encouraged by a recent kindness a friend had done for her. We had a long and good conversation. I am very sad to learn of her death. She was a fine example to me of trusting in the Lord through the many challenges that came to her in life. She was always so encouraging about our friendship which went back to Blacknall days in the mid-70s. She visited us a few times over the years. I’m so glad we stopped and saw her in Durham in January 2015 after a hiatus of a number of years of being out of touch, and we continued phone connections since then. I extend my sincere sympathy to her family in the loss of their sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. Robin Davis, Hamilton, Massachusetts
Dear Lewis and Bob I was so shocked to see Elizabeth’s obituary when I arrive to work this past Monday. I felt very sad to learn of her death. I met Elizabeth when she starting coming to see Dr. Cole for her GYN care. Our entire office staff considered her part of our Durham Ob Gyn family. We watched her grow through the years to trust us and love us too. I was so proud and amazed @ how well she handled her diagnosis when she found out she had breast cancer. She was very strong and courageous. My coworker Nancy and I serve as the advice triage nurses and through the years we helped her with many of her questions or concerns. Helped her schedule appointments and would call her friend Mrs. Walton to work out convenient times for her appointments. Elizabeth was such a joy to know and easy to love once you became her friend. She spoke often of Lewis and would tell me of the many evenings he would have meals ordered for her and send them to her apartment. She praised how happy it made her feel and how much she knew she was loved and thought about. I know you will miss her greatly. She spoke often of her faith in God and how blessed she was to have so many friends to help her. She will be greatly missed @ Durham Ob Gyn. She was not only a patient but a member of our Durham OB GYN family. I pray the next coming days your memories will bring you time to grieve and allow you to have many laughs and happy thoughts of your time together as a family. I really believe the last two years she was the happiest I had ever seen her. The Lord still waits for you to come to Him, so He can show you His love. Isaiah 30-18. Deepest Sympathy and Warm Regards, MargaretAnn Marshall
Bob, Linda, and Lewis, I am very sorry for your loss. I learned today of Elizabeth’s death. She was very kind and nice to me the times I met her, and I am so sorry. I think of your parents, and your family often. My very best wishes, and heartfelt sympathy, Beth Taylor and Rob Parker Durham, NC