Mrs. Dorothy was born September 9, 1922 in Wolfton, SC the daughter of the late Lucius Bellinger Wolfe and the late Marian White Wolfe. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Jordan Fennell Jr.; also a son, Joseph Jordan Fennell Sr.; and four siblings.
Mrs. Dorothy graduated with the Class of 1941 at Hardeeville High School in Hardeeville, SC. She married the love of her life on April 11, 1942 and the moved to Savannah, GA. She was very active in her community in Savannah and was instrumental in building the Bethel-Bur-Ton Community House in 1949. Then in 1956, she assisted with the building of Carrie E. Gould Elementary School in Savannah. In 2007, she relocated to Brunswick, GA to reside with her daughter where she became a member of Christian Renewal Church. Mrs. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving children, Robert Bruce Fennell (Debbie) of Springfield, GA and Alice F. Wheeler (Jimmie) of Brunswick, GA; 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends between 6:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. A graveside service to honor her life will be held at 2:30 PM Monday, September 28, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia with Pastor Mark Linton officiating. We are requesting that all in attendance please observe the State's social distancing regulations.
Mrs. Dorothy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching wildlife. She was known around Savannah as the Local Annie Oakley and was a member of the Savannah Rifle Association. She also enjoyed tending a garden and cooking the vegetables that she harvested.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.You may sign the register book and leave condolences for the family at www.edomillerandsons.com
