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passed away quietly at home, surrounded by family and friends, to be with her Father and Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
Dottie was born Nov. 1, 1935 in Denver, Colorado, the eldest daughter of Robert E. and Dorothy Burnett Peterson. She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Banker. They were married for 66 years. She attended Queens College in Charlotte, NC, and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She and Bob moved to Tampa in 1961, where he joined the Fowler White Law Firm. They became members of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, where Dottie served her Lord in many capacities - as an elder, President of the Presbyterian Women, Bible Moderator, Sunday School teacher, Chairman of the Baptism Guild, and volunteer at the Presbyterian Pre-School for children with special needs.
Dottie was an avid gardner and created beautiful stained glass. She enjoyed tennis, golf and bridge.
As a wife, mother and grandmother, she dedicated her life to her family, her home and her church, with a desire to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in whatever way she could. She wished to have her life remembered as a celebration of God's love.
Dottie is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert Banker, and her dear sister, Charlotte Carrell and husband, Finis of Charlottesville, VA.
She is survived by her beloved children: son, David Christopher Banker and wife Jan of Tampa; daughter, Dana Burnett Banker of Fort Lauderdale; daughter, Blair Banker von Kleydorff and husband, Andrew of Smyrna, GA; precious granddaughters, Whitney Jackson and husband, Matt of Tampa, Mackenzie Banker of Barcelona, Kelsey Wiese and husband, Tobias of Berlin, Courtney Lesmes and husband, Andrew of Austin, TX; Meredith and Heidi von Kleydorff of Smyrna; great-grandson, George Banker Wiese; cherished sister, Jean Lesesne and husband, Hank of Chapel Hill, NC; four nieces and one nephew, and many treasured friends.
Services are set for Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. John T. DeBevoise officiating and reception to follow. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Blount & Curry, MacDill. Burial will be at Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church at 3501 W. San Jose St., Tampa, 33629, or the Judeo Christian Health Clinic at 4118 N MacDill Ave, Tampa, 33607.
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Jean Peterson Lesesne
September 30, 2025
My dear older sister Dottie was protective of me as we played after supper with the neighborhood kids under the streetlight down the street. I had a great childhood as I know the teachers remembered her doing well and expected the same of me.
She was my matron of honor in my wedding and was always so generous to us and later to our children, Marcy and Hal. She even invited them to spend a week with her in Florida and gave them a wonderful time.
When I had a brain bleed in 2003, I was unconscious and taken to the hospital. When I began to mouth the word to a song she was singing, she was encouraged and knew my brain was not damaged.
For several years, we would visit them in Florida and even went with them to other beaches for vacations. She was a great hostess and cook. We often called each other and she will be greatly
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Karen Marotz
September 28, 2025
Sweet woman married to a great man.
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