Dorothy Felton

Family-Placed Death Notice

FELTON, Dorothy "But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine." Thomas Jefferson. A life well-lived. Dorothy Jean Wood Felton, 78, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 with her loving husband, Jerry, and sons, Jethro and Bryan with her. Among her many accomplishments, Dorothy proudly represented Sandy Springs in the Georgia House of Representatives for 26 years, during which time she doggedly fought for her constitutents and their right to self-government. That battle was won after her retirement when the City of Sandy Springs was incorporated in 2005. She was a charter member of St. James United Methodist Church, a member of the Delta Gamma Fraternity, active in the Republican Party both locally and nationally, and was honored by many organizations throughout her distinguished career. During her lifetime, Dorothy accomplished many things but she was proudest of her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, J. Jerome Felton, Jr. of Sandy Springs, GA; son, Jethro J. Felton, III, and daughter-in-law, Lynn Hendrix Felton of Johns Creek, GA; son, F. Bryan Felton of Sandy Springs, GA; grandchildren, Brittany GeLee Felton of New York City; Jethro J. Felton, IV, of Flagstaff, AZ; Anna Caroline Felton and Andrew Bryan Felton of Sandy Springs, GA; brother, Frank E. Wood and sister-in-law, Beverly Wood of Tulsa, OK; niece, Angela Wood Snow of Dallas, TX; Frank Leslie Wood of Denver, CO; nephew, Glen Wood of Mt. Pleasant, SC; niece Susan Wood; sister-in-law, Diane Wood of Mt. Pleasant, SC. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, George Fedder Wood, II; her mother, Ima Chronister Wood; and Father George Fedder Wood. Mom, we love you and appreciate all that you have done for us during your amazing life. Your dreams and spirit live on. The world is a better place because of your dedication to excellence, hard work on behalf of your family, friends and constituents, and the dignity and spirit with which you lived... A celebration of Dorothy Wood Felton's life will be held at twelve o'clock noon on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at St. James United Methodist Church at 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30342. A private graveside service will be held after the service. A reception will be held at the church following the service. The family will receive visitors at St. James UMC from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday evening, February 22, 2008. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. James United Methodist Church or Sandy Springs Society Foundation, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 will be appreciated.