of Benton, AR
December 19, 1933 - July 8, 2013
Dorothy Ditzig of Benton died peacefully on July 8, 2013 at Saline Memorial Hospice. Dorothy was 79 years old, and had lived at Fox Ridge Senior Living for several years. She was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church in Benton.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Curtis & Hester Jenkins of Malvern and brother Winston Jenkins of Magnet Cove.
Survivors include sisters Helen (Kenneth) Robertson of Malvern, Charlotte (Jim) Walters of Malvern, Virginia (Gary) Rudolph of Glenwood and brother Leon (Pat) Jenkins of Malvern; daughter Leslee (John) Spraggins of Northport, MI, and sons Michael (Enrico) Ditzig of New York City and James (Mary) Ditzig of North Little Rock; grandchildren Lindsey, Lauren, Lacy and Blythe; and two great-grandchildren.
Services for Dorothy will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, at Holland Chapel in Benton. Viewing and family visitation will be at Roller Ballard Funeral Home in Benton on Monday, July 15, from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services for family members will be held at Big Creek Cemetery following the service at Holland Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Music program at Holland Chapel.
Dorothy Corrine Jenkins was born into a rural life in Glen Rose during the depression on December 19, 1933, and developed into an independent thinker and an international explorer. After graduating from Glen Rose High School she attended Draughan's business college in Little Rock and worked as an Executive Assistant at Alcoa where she and her husband of 49 years, Ray Ditzig, both worked and retired.
Dorothy enjoyed playing guard for high school basketball, sewing, playing piano, singing in the choir, gardening, genealogical research, metal detecting, cruises, drawing, humor, collecting crystals and, most importantly, giving to others. She also had tremendous love of animals.
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14 Condolence(s)
Bobby & Patti Seals
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
We are truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gwen Sample
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Mickey and Family, I just saw this today.....so sorry for your loss. Would love to visit with you while you were in town. My prayers or with you.
Gwen (Hilborn) Sample
Garry Lemons
Monday, July 15, 2013
Jimmy, Leslie and Micheal,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and wanted you to know I will be thinking of you during this hard time. I have very happy memories of all of you when we all lived on Poplar Street here in town! You all are in my thoughts.
Brian Ditzig
Monday, July 15, 2013
Aunt Dorothy was certainly one of my favorite people in life. She always had a warm, beautiful smile that showed the love that flowed from her heart. I cherish the memories of times spent with her and her family.
Raymond and Nadine Price
Monday, July 15, 2013
We have been thinking of you all and know Dorothy will be missed, but are glad she had your love to comfort her. We send our love to you all. Raymond and Nadine Price
Linda & Eugene "Taco" Branum
Sunday, July 14, 2013
We are sending our sympathy in the loss of your mother. We worked with Dorothy at Alcoa and will always cherish the good times with her as a friend & "fellow worker".
Cindy and Mark Frazier
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Jimmy and family,
Just a note to say we are thinking about you and are so sorry to hear this news. Love ya, Cindy
Nan Ring
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Jim and Mary- my prayers for comfort to you and your family. I waited on your parents for many years while at Benton State Bank and they were borh so kind and pleasant. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Nan Ring
Susan and Butch McConnell
Friday, July 12, 2013
We knew your Mother with our association with Alcoa.
She was a lovely lady with a sweet smile and a wonderful laugh. She will be greatly missed
Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
Susan and Butch
Melinda Pierceall
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Leslee, Mickey, & Jimmy:
My heart aches for the loss you are suffering at this time. After 31 years in public education I have come to appreciate what a great childhood we had growing up on Hazel Street. Your mom was part of that greatness. Her convincing my mom to let us walk uptown with you to the Public Library to check out books has been one of the best gifts in my life. I will always be grateful for that small but insightful gesture, and my mom's willingness to accept her good judgement. I will always remember your mom with great fondness and appreciation. Thanks for all the laughs. I will forever cherish my childhood memories of Hazel Street. Love you all, Melinda
Wilma Ditzig
Thursday, July 11, 2013
i am so sorry for your loss
Ola Bramlett
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Jim and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed waiting on and talking with your mom at the credit union. We always talked about old coins and jewelry. She was such a joy to have known. I pray that God will comfort each of you during this time of sorrow.
God Bless each of you
Ola Bramlett
Alcoa Credit Union
Beverly Vinyard
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
To the family:
So sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother!! She was such a good Christian woman, always so happy when I would see her. Just cherish the memories you have of her and the strength of the Lord will get through today and the days ahead. She is no longer pain and is at peace.
May God Bless!
Beverly Curtis Vinyard (class of 1973)
virginia nichols
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Jimmy,
JD & I were so sorry to read about your mom. Please know that
you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love,
JD & Virginia Nichols