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Dorothy OWENS Obituary



OWENS, The Reverend Dr. Dorothy MaddoxAge 69 of Nashville, TN, died September 14, 2013. Dr. Owens was born in Atlanta, GA on December 2, 1943. She was proud to be a fourth generation Atlantan, and pursued each season of her life with committed faith and determination. She was a graduate of the class of 1962 of The Westminster Schools, and attended Emory University earning a Bachelor of Arts, ranking in the top 8% of her class. Following a season as a wife and homemaker, she returned to her love of academics and medicine by pursuing advanced degrees at the Candler School of Theology at Emory, where she received a Master of Divinity Degree and was ordained by the Presbyterian Church. She then completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Vanderbilt University's Graduate School in 1996, at which time, she relocated to Nashville, TN. She was well published from her book, Hospitality to Strangers, which focused on empathy in the physician-patient relationship, to articles and research papers. She practiced as a certified clinical pastoral therapist and adjunct assistant professor in the School of Medicine at Vanderbilt University until she retired in 2005 due to health concerns from a rare form of Leukemia. From childhood, her joy and passion in life were horses. From the early days competing in horseshows at Chastain Park; to fox hunting through the farmlands of undeveloped Alpharetta with Shakerag Hounds in the 1970s, and later with the Hillsboro Hounds in Tennessee. Any day with her horse and friends at the barn was good day. She is survived by her son, The Rev. Dr. William Davies Owens IV from Atlanta, currently residing in Boise, ID and his wife Holly; daughter, Dorothy Owens McKoy of Atlanta and her husband Herb; grandchildren, Alex McKoy, Hannah Owens, Liam Owens, Bennett Owens; and brother, Cone Morgan Maddox III, and her faithful Hearing Dog, Pearl. She Endured By The Grace Of God. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to International Hearing Dog, Inc., 5901 E. 89th Ave., Henderson, CO 80640 (www.ihdi.org). A visitation will take place on Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd., Sandy Springs, GA 30328. A Memorial service will be Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11 a.m., at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta. H.M. PATTERSON & SON, (404) 851-9900.

Published by The Tennessean on Sep. 19, 2013.
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Dorothy was such a sweet soul. Always had a smile on her face. I remember how she loved spending time at the barn with her horse, Mocha. She was encouraging and and inspiration. I was blessed to know her.

Rachel Looney

September 27, 2013

I live out of state and last month I had an opportunity for a great visit with Dorothy at Green Pastures. It was so good to see her smiling face and hear her joyous chatter about friends, family, and horses! Many years ago I met Dorothy while Fox Hunting with the Hillsboro Hounds. She was a bright light in anyone's day. I will miss my friend.

Bet Wise

September 22, 2013

Dear Dorrie and Davies,

I am very sad to hear Dorothy has left us. She carried on courageously with her illness. While we saw each other only rarely after she moved to Nashville, we emailed and spoke on the phone and exchanged Christmas notes. I have known your mother since first grade. We spent many years together sharing grammar and high school, Girl Scouts, riding horses, and just enjoying each others's company. I have so many fun, and funny, memories of your mother and the things we did. I will miss my good friend. My deepest sympathy to you and your children.

Lindy Rogers

September 19, 2013

Dear Dorrie and Davies, Although I had not seen Dorothy in a number of years I will miss just knowing she is there! So many very, very precious memories have come flooding back to me since receiving your sad news. I have so much to thank Dorothy for, starting back when I was only 12 or 13 and she so graciously shared Dr. Douban, the gray Arab, with me. And more recently, too, when she lent an understanding ear when I just needed someone to listen. what a special and unique gift she was to us all!

Prudence Pitcock

September 19, 2013

Everyone at The Picnic Cafe in Nashville was so very fond of Dorothy and Pearl. We are sending prayers to the family. Does anyone know if family members adopted Pearl? Please let us know at the Picnic. I know she loved her baby dearly and Pearl misses her mom.

Kathy Bonnet

September 19, 2013

What a great neighbor.You will be missed.

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