Dorothy Ann Crayton-Battle

Dorothy Ann Crayton-Battle, affectionately known as "Dot," was born on November 22, 1949, in Vincent, Alabama, to the late Ben and Maggie P. Crayton. She peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by love. Dot accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized by Reverend Kidd of Baker's Grove Baptist Church in Harpersville, Alabama. She later became a devoted and active member of Tallasshatchie Missionary Baptist Church in Childersburg, Alabama, where she faithfully served as a Deaconess and as a member of the Cheerful Giver Society. Dot received her education at Phyllis Wheatley High School in Childersburg, Alabama, graduating with the Class of 1969. She began her professional journey at Avondale Mills and subsequently transitioned into management for the State of Alabama. Her dedication and excellence were recognized upon her retirement, when she received a Certificate of Recognition from Governor Robert Bentley in honor of 23 years of loyal service. Dot was known for her kind heart, sharp mind, and generous spirit. Highly intelligent and quick-witted, she approached life with honesty, integrity, and perseverance. A natural leader, she led by example and held herself to the highest standards in every task she undertook. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who touched countless lives with her compassion, wisdom, and unwavering love. Gifted with many talents, Dot enjoyed sewing and lovingly crafted adaptive clothing for her mother during her dialysis treatments. She was famous throughout the East Coast for her delicious cakes, sugar cookies, pies, and peanut brittle. She also loved reading, solving crossword puzzles, and playing Word Jam. Her passion for self-education made her a trusted source of knowledge on a wide range of topics. Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Maggie P. Crayton; and her siblings: A.J. (Rachel) Crayton, Leila Crayton, Lena Crayton, Willie L. (Sadie) Crayton, and Tom Crayton. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving husband of 56 years, Earley Battle of Sylacauga, Alabama; her children, Lisa (Randell) Fluker of Leeds, Alabama, and Christopher (Angie) Battle of Sylacauga, Alabama; her siblings and sister-in-law: Ben Jr. (Maggie) Crayton of Sylacauga, Alabama; Pearlie Crayton of Jacksonville, Florida; and Juanita Crayton of Sylacauga, Alabama; her grandchildren: Christy (Dimitri) Oden, Brandi Stone, Kamryn Battle, and Damien Stone; her great-grandchildren: Josharion (JC) Hall, Javier (Zell) Hall, Christopher Hall, Londyn Bailey Stone, Levi Hamilton, Leia Hamilton, Javon Stone, Makayla Stone, Aushionna Miller, and Kaiden Stone; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, church family, and dear friends. Dot's legacy of faith, service, generosity, and unending love will live on forever in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. Celebration of life for Dorothy Ann Battle, age 75, will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Tallassahatchie Missionary Baptist Church, Childersburg, Alabama. Pastor Frederick Jemison, Eulogist. Interment will commence in the Tallassahatchie Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Childersburg, Alabama. Public viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 1:00PM to 7:00PM at Community Funeral Home. Visit www.communityfuneralhome.org for online obituary and condolences. Community Funeral Home, Sylacauga, Alabama, directing.