Dorothy "Mama Dot" Evans

Dorothy was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. When the Lord created her, it is evident that He did His best work. A Time to Be Born - Dorothy Mae Evans was born to parents, Elmo Hampton, Sr., and Rosalie Hampton on July 7, 1937, in Bunnell, Florida. She grew up in Lawtey and Minneola, Florida. A Time to Learn - Dorothy received her education by attending school in St. Johns and Lake County, Florida. Reading was her forte. A Time to Worship - Dorothy's life has been defined by her devotion to the Lord for over 60 years. Her love for God has been a guiding force in her life, inspiring countless others through her example. She became an integral par of the Church of God in Christ, Groveland, Florida, under the leadership o the Late Superintendent I. L. Wootson, who entrusted her with the esteemed role of Church Mother. After his demise, she continued to serve with the unshakeable commitment as Church Mother, and in any other capacity entrusted to her. Mother Evans took great joy in attending conventions, adorning herself with elegant hats and jewelry. Her love, kindness, and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who encountered her presence. A Time to Work - Dorothy was employed in various domestic occupations. She secured employment at Lake Highlands Nursing Home until her retirement. Upon completing her tenure, she provided childcare services from her home, which made her affectionately known as " Mama Dot". Her compassion and dedication to caregiving led her to spend numerous years caring for the elderly within their homes with elegance, warmth, and a bright smile. This left a lasting impression on those she served and anyone she encountered, with a love for flowers and devotion in her leisure time to nurturing her garden and plants, which received the care needed to flourish. A Time to Die - Mother Dorothy Mae Evans was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo Hampton Sr, and Rosalie Hampton; husband, Curtis Lee Evans Sr.; and siblings: Randolph, Leroy, Elanor, and Darlene Hampton. A life well-lived ended on June 9, 2025, when Mother Dorothy Mae Evans "Mama Dot," peacefully transitioned from her earthly home, resting from her earthly labor to receive her Heavenly reward. Her love, kindness, and generous spirit will be missed by all who had the honor to be blessed by her A Time to Cherish her Memory - Mother Dorothy Mae Evans leaves to cherish her memory...her Loving Children: Sandra Patterson (Floyd) of Palm Coast, Florida, Audrey Williams of Stuckey, Florida, Anthony Williams of Groveland, Florida, Sheila Evans, Patricia Wilson, and Rosa Solomon (Richard), all of Daytona Beach, Florida, Curtis Evans, Jr. (Valerie) of Pflugerville, Texas, Adrian Evans (Theresa) of Inverness, Florida, Courtney Evans of Jacksonville, Florida, and Kevy Evans of Groveland, Florida; Siblings: Lillie B. Dobson, Mary H. Moore, Rejoyce H. Johnson, and Elmo Hampton, Jr. all of Gainesville, Florida; Sister-in-Law, Ruby Stafford of Groveland, Florida: Grandchildren: Eric Mincey, Cedric Mincey (Connie), Shindanda Faniel, Tura Maxwell-Singh (Gavin), Jeffrey Maxwell, Joselyn Coleman, Timothy Maxwell (Tamera), Shari Wilson, Shamari Wilson, Quantas Solomon, Roseanne Benjamin (Jacob), Richard Solomon, Jr., Amy Russell (Roderick), April Solomon, Santwoine Solomon, Omar Solomon, Marquis Cannon, Breion Evans, Raveen Evans, Tameria Holden, lesha Evans, Devonte White, Terry Weems, Kevy, Jr., Kyla Evans, Kiana Evans, and Fayon.

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Dorothy "Mama Dot" Evans

July 7, 1937 - June 9, 2025