Virginia, Virginia
Dora Emeline Burgess Williams, 103, of Wytheville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. She was born on August 31, 1907, in Mountain City, Tenn., daughter of the late Elbert Horton and Virginia Lind Jones Burgess. She was a retired English teacher, having taught Elementary and High...
Read MoreTy and Jay: There will always be a special place in my heart for Dora B. and you guys too as we watched you guys grow up while working at the Enteprrise.
Vicki Aker
Vicki M. Aker
November 24, 2010 | Wytheville, VA
Prayers to Mrs. Williams's family. She will always be remembered as an icon at George Wythe High. I had her for English in the 70's and one thing you always can remember is she had rules. Rules for speaking, writing, homework and behavior and though it wasn't appreciated by us at the time we learned. May her teachings be carried on.
Blessings,
Vickie Caldwell-Bennett
November 23, 2010 | Weyers Cave, VA
My condolences to Jay and Ty and other descendants on the death of Dora B. I remember the delicious Christmas brunches she held for us ladies who worked at the Enterprise. She was a dear lady who made an impact on a lot of lives.
Linda Spiker
November 22, 2010 | Harrodsburg, KY
Dear Ty and Chris, She was a special Lady. We still laugh about the stories she told in class. We will always remember her with fondness. May God give you comfort and bless you. (K.W. and Ann's
neighbors) Eddie, Karen and Kenneth Kegley
November 21, 2010
Loved Dora B. She was my english teacher. I remember that large paddle she had, and she used it! Great Lady, and great Teacher.
Richard Martin
November 20, 2010 | Wytheville, VA