Dorothy Adams Hubbard, 96, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away on September 23, 2018, at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison after a year of declining health. She was born in Holmes County, MS on September 4, 1922, to the late Everett Louis Adams and Ruth Riley Adams, the eldest of their six children. She was a lifelong resident of MS, having grown up in several rural communities, the daughter of a consolidated school principal and teacher. She graduated from Sallis High School with the intention of enrolling at Millsaps College in Jackson. However, an opportunity arose for her to attend Jackson Commercial College instead, and she accepted it. A life-changing decision, as she subsequently went to work at GE’s Jackson Lamp Plant and there met a young electrical engineer, Millard Farmer Hubbard of Newnan, GA. Married on March 25, 1944, they were together for 56 years until his death in 2000. They raised three children in Jackson, all of whom survive her: Jane Hubbard Anderson of Cary, NC, Sally Hubbard Towns of South Fork, CO and William Millard Hubbard of Jackson.
Dorothy was a woman with a curious mind who was truly a life-long learner. She was an avid reader and shared this passion with the Radio Reading Service of MS, reading for the blind. She began to study French as an adult and relished the challenges of reading and speaking the language, particularly with her beloved French Club. A talented cook, she spoiled her family with southern cooking at its best. She and Millard participated in bridge clubs for many years, and she was a member of the Matrons Luncheon and Talisman Clubs. She was the consummate hostess, always welcoming guests with her warm and pretty smile. Her deep love of family showed by her involvement in her children’s activities and her husband’s business interests. Her grandchildren will attest to her devotion to them. She was the backbone of support for us all.
In addition to her children, Dorothy is survived by two granddaughters, Catherine Anderson Beard (Charlie) of Seattle, WA, and Mary Perrin Anderson Stark (Scott) of Davidson, NC and their children Anderson, Adrienne, Mary Catherine, Betsy and Everett. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Jane Adams of Oxford and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy received wonderful care from all those who attended her, including the staff of Siena at St. Catherine’s. Special thanks are due to her longtime friend and aid, Shirley Porter, who showed love and kindness in all she did for Dorothy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dorothy’s memory to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS, 39745.
The graveside service will be at Lakewood Memorial Park on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 9:30am with visitation at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson at 10:30am followed by the service at 11:30am.
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