Dorothy Isabelle Carroll Forbes

Dorothy Isabelle Carroll Forbes, 103, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2009. Dorothy was the widow of William J. Forbes and daughter of the late Walter M. Carroll and Minnie Ida Jane Forbes Carroll. She was also predeceased by a son, Ronald D. Forbes. Dorothy was a long time member of Vinton Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, Vinton Chapter #136. Survivors include a son, Doug C. and wife, Mattie Forbes, of Vinton; brother, Richard I. (Dick) Carroll and wife, Louise, of Peachtree City, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Belva Simmons Forbes; a special niece, Pat Barton and husband, Bobby; several other nieces and nephews; grandchildren, David Mark, Douglas Allen, Davana, David, Karen, and Kristen; and several great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating her life will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Bob Wayne and the Rev. Dr. Chris Monroe officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 27, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. with an Eastern Star Service beginning 7 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vinton Baptist Church India Mission. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.