DOROTHY A. McLEOD 

  Dorothy A. McLeod, age 89 of Atlanta, Georgia and formerly of Palatka, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.  She was a native of Palatka and lifelong resident of Palatka until ill health forced her to move to Atlanta in 2004.  She had attended Central Academy and had worked for 20 years as a machine operator at Hudson Pulp and Paper Company.  She was a member of the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Palatka, and many years ago, was a member of the Elk’s Lodge.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and had made many afghans for various family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Egbert Pappy and Rosamond Bell Pappy, her husband, Roger McLeod and a step-grandson, Rickey.

She is survived by a daughter, Sara McMillian and husband, Randy, a son, Roger McLeod and wife, Cheryl, 7 grandchildren, Cynthia, Randi, Rosamond, Roger and wife, JoAnn, Renee, Reginald and Randall, step-grandchildren, Kelley and husband, Mike and Richey, great-grandchildren, Rickey, Brittney, Shai, Gabrielle, Danielle, Courtney and Raya, step-great-grandchildren, Trey, Karley and Azalea, great-great-grandchild, Grayson, 2 sisters-in-law, Ethel Pappy and Adele Pappy, a niece, Rosamond, a nephew, Adlai and several cousins, other relatives and many friends. 

Services will be 2:00 Pm, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Reverend Johnny Maurice Brown officiating.  Burial will follow at WestView Cemetery in Palatka. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and Thursday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the funeral home. 

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To the family of Mrs.Dorothy:
TO MRS.SARA,RANDI&RENA YOU ALL TRULY HAD A GIFT FROM GOD AND HOW I THINK HIM FOR ALLOWING ME TO GROW INTO THE FAMILY.TAKE CARE & TO ALL LOVE LaVerne   

Cassandra La'Verne S. Ford ~ Ft .Polk, LA

To the family of Mrs. Dorothy McLeod:
I knew Miss Dorothy well for many years and handled some insurance matters for her. She was a classy lady and I know that she will be missed by her family and all who knew her.  My sincerest condolences go out to her loved ones. I regret that I am unable to attend her services.

Wade Matchett ~ Palatka, FL

Sara and Roger,
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  Trust and believe that your mother is in a much better place.

Myra and James Thompson ~ Jamestown, North Carolina

Mrs.Sara,Rondi,and Renee
I send you all my deepest sympathy In the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Rondi and Renee I can truly say that I know what you are going through. But no matter what you are going through God will take care of you.Lean not to your own understanding.It has been so many years since those summers at our Grandmothers house,but those are the memories that no matter how old we get or where we go In life,those memories are all so dear.In case you have forgotten,I'm Rebecca and John Williams Granddaughter,Corlis.I'm Johnnie's daughter.Look to the hills from which cometh all our help.  I HAVE YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS. MAY HE BLESS AND KEEP EACH OF YOU.

Corlis Simon Tomblin ~ Palatka. Florida

Our deepest condolences are with the McLeod family during this difficult time.

Doctors Sean S. Saedi,Michael E. Leibowitz and Staff ~ Silver Springs, MD.

Matthew 5:4           
Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Cynthia McLeod ~ Baltimore, MD