Dorothy Christine “Dottie” Holt (Shook), 88, of Suwanee, Georgia, passed away on April 30, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1935, in Hickory, North Carolina.
Dottie was an outgoing, vibrant, and beautiful woman who never met a stranger. She was passionate about her faith and family, lighting up a room with her smile and wry sense of humor. Dottie served in various organizations, including as a Jacksonville Electric Authority board member, a Hope Haven Children’s Hospital board member, and handling calls on a suicide prevention hotline. She was also a Unity teacher and counselor, and engaged in numerous other volunteer activities.
She is survived by her sons Brad Ogden (Rhonda), and Greg Ogden (Bonnie), stepsons Doug Holt (Cathy), and David Holt (Ann), grandchildren Jennifer Brostrom (Trent), Chelsea Fryar (Jeremy), Christopher Ogden (Gabby), Taylor Ogden (Cassie), Ryan Ogden, Reid Ogden (Hayden), Regan Ogden, Bailey Holt, Carissa Fenton (Kevin), Ryan Holt, and Jeremy Holt, great-grandchildren Madison Brostrom, Carson Brostrom, Emmerson Brostrom, Kinley Fryar, Hadley Fryar, Hudson Fryar, and Olivia Fenton.
Dottie was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Holt.
She received her higher education at Jacksonville University and worshiped at Unity Church. Dottie enjoyed greeting card crafts, playing sudoku, visiting gardens, and reading.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 4th, starting at 12:30 pm with lunch followed by the celebration of Dottie’s life at 394 River Meadows, Blairsville, GA 30512.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MACS Friends Animal Rescue, Inc. at macsfriendsanimalrescue.org.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.