Dorothy Waldrep, 79, of Brandon went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 30, 1932 to Harvey Lee and Verdie Mae Akin. Dot was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Brandon for nearly 50 years. She enjoyed serving meals at the church and singing in the senior choir; the SilverTones. She was a dedicated employee within the utilities industry for 40 years. Dot is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years; Owen D. Waldrep, Sr. Survivors include her son; Owen D. Waldrep, Jr. and wife, Lynette, daughter; Gayle Cowart and husband, Jay and grandchildren; Josh Cowart, Warren Moody, Carissa Moody, Leah Moody, Emily Moody. Services will be held at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, September 29, 2012 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral at 11:00 a.m. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but will live on forever in their hearts and memories.
