Dottie Papandrea, wife of DL Capt. Tony Papandrea

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Dorothy “Dottie” Papandrea, wife of DL Capt. Anthony “Tony” Papandrea

July 12, 1936 - November 20, 2022

 

We have sad news to share from the Papandrea family:

 

I regret to inform you about my beloved wife Dottie's passing.

Dottie passed peacefully in my arms on Sunday evening. Our daughter Jessica was at her bedside along with grandchildren Priscilla and Brad.

She was a resident at Market Street Memory Care for 3 1/2 years and during that time she was well cared for. Her faith in God and Jesus helped us find our way.

We will return her to her birthplace in McDonough, GA for internment in the family burial plot.

Her celebration of life will be held at 2PM Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the Flippen United Methodist Church; 3707 Jodeco Road, McDonough, GA 

We invite family and friends to join us. Instead of flowers, she would appreciate donations to be made to AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation at the link below:

 

http://www.adventhealth.com/PalmCoastGive

 

A Memorial Service and celebration of life will also be held in Palm Coast on December 14, 2022, at 2 PM at Market Street Memory Care.

 

You may access her obituary by clicking below:

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ga/mcdonough/dorothy-lorene-papandrea-15553942

 

 Tony Papandrea

Life is Good

In God We Trust

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 

 

Condolences may be sent to the family at

11 Avenue de la Mer Apt 1803

Palm Coast, FL 32137

 

Dorothy Papandrea’s full Obituary :

Dorothy Lorene Papandrea (86) passed away on November 20, 2022 in the arms of her loving husband surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. She was born in McDonough, GA on July 12, 1936. She was predeceased by her parents Lorene Ethel Phillips and Jesse Harris Phillips and her son Anthony Papandrea. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Tony Papandrea, her daughter Jessica Poole, her son Dart (Becky) Kendall, her son Chuck (Barbara) Papandrea, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

 

Throughout her life Dorothy had many roles. She was a talented majorette at SW Dekalb High School and then became an entrepreneur starting out as a fashion stylist working out of her home and later opening four gift shops where she taught countless college students to smile, speak and sell. One of her most enjoyed roles was avid golfer. Her love for the game grew as they spent time at Marietta Country Club, Eagles Landing Country Club and finally Hammock Dunes Country Club. She played by the motto "score isn't an issue as long as your swing looks good". Her love for travel and golf provided priceless memories throughout her life. Her proudest roles were philanthropist and Christian. In each community she lived in she found a passion for giving back. She has assisted in the organizing and fundraising millions of dollars for multiple charities. Her faith was tested through many trials including cancer and her recent years in a memory care facility, but she remained steadfast in her relationship with Jesus. Her most fun role was being "Babe" to her multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed spoiling them and always saying yes. Above all, her most cherished role was being wife to Tony. Their story could write a book. He was a young naval fighter pilot and she was a hard to get girl having a night out (think Top Gun). After 7 months of dating they were engaged. Later that year, on December 14th they were married. They had so much fun and their love for one another was palpable. Down to her last breath, he worshiped her and she worshiped him. Dorothy lived a full life with so many blessings and her legacy will live on through those she loved.

 

Her life will be honored at a service on November 27, 2022 at 2pm at Flippen United Methodist Church with a graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Advent Health Foundation in Palm Coast, FL.