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Dollie Owens Obituary
INMAN, SC-- Dollie "Dot" Moore Owens, 83, beloved wife of Everett "Cotton" Owens, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday April 9, 2012.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was surrounded by her adoring family with her devoted husband by her side.
Mrs. Owens took on NASCAR's greats as a dedicated partner in business with her husband - legendary driver, owner and engineer Cotton Owens.
The Owens were married for 66 years.
Mrs. Owens was Cotton's biggest supporter and proved instrumental in his racing success and as a force in the business they built together.
Mrs. Owens was a charter member of Bethany Baptist Church and most recently attended Milestones Church.
Born December 22, 1928 to her late parents William Bryson Moore and Nellie Easler Moore in the Walnut Grove community of Spartanburg County, she is survived by her dear husband, Cotton; and her devoted children, Debbie Davis and her husband Danny and Don Owens and his wife Sara.
Surviving, in addition, are her sister, Mickey Johnson and husband Clarence; her brother, Frank Moore and wife Joanne; her sister-in-law, Kaye Moore; and her brothers-in-law, Ralph and Larry Owens.
She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and their spouses: Kyle and Meredith Davis, Brandon and Melanie Davis, Ryan and Michelle Owens and Cari and Bruce Spanton.
Nine great-grandchildren will never forget their "Dot": Kara, Mallory, Tyler, Savannah and Cooper Davis; Carson and Zach Owens; Nicole and Jake Spanton.
She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sarah M. Wood and husband Quenton; and her brother Lewis Moore.
The family is grateful for the loving care provided by her friend, Pearl Harrison and Spartanburg Regional Hospice nurses.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday April 12, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Reverend Hub Blankenship. The family will receive friends at the graveside immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice; 120 Haywood Ave., Suite 300, Spartanburg, SC 29302 or Mobile Meals of Spartanburg; P.O. Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304
The family is at the home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dollie Owens
Loretta Tarpin
April 17, 2012
Dear Mr. Cotton Owens, Donnie, Debbie and all the Owen Family members;
I did not have the pleasure to know Mrs. Owens, but I do know she created a beautiful family and was surrounded by much love.
Bless you for your tender care of Mrs. Owens during her last days and weeks.
The love you shared will never die.
My heart goes out to each of you.
with deepest sympathy,
Linda and Sherri Miller
April 15, 2012
Cotton, Donnie and family, we are so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
April 15, 2012
owens and davis family sorry to hear of the passing of dot , may GOD BLESS AN COMFORT YOUR HEARTS . .. THE PEARSON FAMILY ken barbara , keith ,connie, kenny .
Bill Powell
April 13, 2012
RIP in the Lord's hands. Condolences to the Owen's family.
kathie and Chris Whitten
April 13, 2012
Sorry to hear of Dot's passing..She was a beautiful person..inside and out.. Prayers to the family..
April 12, 2012
We knew Dot and Cotton many years ago, they are what you would call ( good people) Dot will be surely missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless
Liz Clary and Jean Owen
April 12, 2012
Cotton & Family, we were so saddened to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tony, Linda Leppard and Family
Ken Bailey
April 12, 2012
Debbie I am very sorry for your loss God will be with you and I know you will find peace and Bless you and your Family
Ralph Owens Family
April 12, 2012
Uncle Cotton & family,
I hope you know as over time you heal from the hurt of losing Aunt Dollie that we have you all close to our hearts and in our prayers. May you find peace in knowing she is with those who have left before us. Think of the good times, laugh at the fun times, & remember the life time you had with her. Bless you all
Carolyn,David,Mark Gillespie
April 12, 2012
Cotton and family , We are so very sorry for your loss . May God be with you all .
April 12, 2012
The Bramlette and Journet familles send our deepest sympathy. We pray for comfort in the in the fact she rests in a better place.
April 12, 2012
Love and prayers to the Owens family. Our thoughts are with all of you. Its is so hard to loose the ones we love so much.God be with all of you.Sincerely,TheRay Elder Family#96California
Patricia and Maurice Petty
April 11, 2012
Cotton and family,
We are so very sorry to hear this sad news. I have so many memories of Dot. She was truly a special lady. Your entire family is in our prayers and close to our hearts.
Sending our love and deepest sympathy,
Tim Owens
April 11, 2012
Uncle Cotton, our loss is truly Heaven's gain. May God be with you in this time of sadness and the day's ahead. Rejoice in the place where aunt dolly resides. There is comfort knowing that she will never suffer any pain or sickness for eternity.
Harvey Gosnell
April 11, 2012
Cotton and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms.Dot has always been a special part of our family and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love Harvey, Patricia, Jason, Amanda and Family
Greg Patterson
April 11, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Owens family. My God grant you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Linda and Wallace Revels
April 11, 2012
When a loved one passes time stands still for the ones left behind, but for the one that has passed time and place goes one in a better place.Giving them peace of mind and happiness and for that alone we must remember all of the good times for that is what they are remembering as well. I know the feeling of loss as you do. As long as you keep them in your heart they will always be with you. Wishing you Gods blessing and Peace in the coming days...
Linda Eargle and Wallace Revels
helen traxler
April 11, 2012
Debbie,I am so sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time in your life,May GOD Bless you at this time
kaye sprouse robinson
April 11, 2012
will always remeber dolly she was always good to me,Cotton,Debbie,and Donnie all of you are in my thoughts and prayers so glad I got to talk with her one more time,God bless.
April 11, 2012
Cotton,
My condolences to you and your family. I truly enjoyed the visits spent with you and Dot. She was quite a LADY, and you all are in my prayers.
~ Don Lewis, Atlanta
Greg Kwiatkowski
April 11, 2012
Cotton & family -- I'm so sorry for your loss...
Vicki Morgan
April 11, 2012
My mother always told me that Dot was a true lady. We are so sorry and will have Cotton, Debbie and family in our prayers. Bruce & Vicki Morgan and Dennis Crisp
Connie Glotzbach-Sturgeon
April 11, 2012
My life is so much richer for having known Dot; she was so much to so many. My heart goes out to all of her family and friends. She was so proud of all of you. You all remain in my prayers.
Respectfully,
Connie J.A. Glotzbach-Sturgeon
"Cookie" Owens Peeler
April 11, 2012
Uncle Cotton - My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Have comfort in knowing that Aunt Dollie is with the Lord and with family that has passed before her.
April 11, 2012
Dear Family,
So very sorry for your loss of a great lady!
May God be with you, all, during this period of bereavement.
Jayne Marsh and Family
LJ's Metro Restaurant (1977-81)
(Husband, Lamar Marsh, died in 1995)
Wade's Reataurant (1973-77)
Melody Gathright
April 11, 2012
Dr. Davis and family, so sorry to hear about Mrs. Owens. My heartfelt prayers are with you at this time.
Billy & Barbara Leaphart
April 11, 2012
To the Owens family-we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.Billy and Barbara Leaphart
Patricia Smith
April 11, 2012
"Cotton" and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. She was truly a "southern lady"
April 11, 2012
Dr. Brandon Davis, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Patti Gault - SIPS Hospitalist Group - SRHS
April 11, 2012
So sorry for your loss of "Mrs. Owens".....that's what I always called her! She was so good to my daddy (Earl Caldwell) when he worked for them and when he was so sick before he died....she was a very special lady to our family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you....love, Sandi Caldwell Bristol
Karen Wright
April 11, 2012
To Cotton and Family we r so sorry for yalls loss of Ms Dot. She is in Heaven now with no more pain. God Bless yall during this time. God Bless Karen and Evans Wright
Mike, Claire, & Sarah Bailey
April 11, 2012
Cotton and family -
We are so sorry for your loss! Please know that you are in our prayers.
April 11, 2012
Sleep well Aunt Dollie. Sandra "Owens" Mattson
April 11, 2012
Cotton: Howard and I are sorry for your loss of Dot. You are in our prayers.
Howard & Coleen
Lana Graham
April 11, 2012
I have fond memories of Dot and Cotton and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
charlie glotzbach
April 11, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers to Cotton and entire family.
April 11, 2012
MRS DOT WAS SUCH A PLEASANT LADY I AM SO SORRY MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU SHE WILL BE MISSED HERE DEARLY FROM ALL OF US AT THE PEACH BLOSSOM
Teresa Lawson
April 11, 2012
Mr. Cotton Owens and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.May God comfort each of you at this sad time.I know she will be missed.Thoughts and prayers go up to heaven for each of you.You will be re-united in Heaven one day.
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