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Dorothy McClendon Obituary
McClendon
October 25, 1949-
June 22, 2018
Columbus, GA- Mrs. Dorothy Jackson McClendon of Columbus passed away Friday at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 68.
A daughter of Mrs. Annie Ruth Rogers and the late James Rogers, Jr., Mrs. McClendon was born in Mobile, AL, and was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was a United States Army Veteran, and was also retired following 30 years of service as a medical records analyst with Civil Services at Ft. Benning, GA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Sergeant First Class (Retired) Eugene McClendon, and a brother, Eddie E. Rogers.
Survivors other than her mother, include: her sisters, Ruby Edwards (Darryl), Jeannie Spencer (Frank), Mary Flott and Shirley Robinson (James); a brother, James E. Rogers (Bonita); a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. McClendon will be held Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Progressive Chapel with Rev. Albert Suggs officiating. The interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Visitation will begin Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at progressivefuneralhome.com.
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Shirley Rogers Robinson
June 18, 2025
Miss You Sister, You were the best big sister a girl could ever ask for, intelligent, smart and such a kind person, with a great big personality that stood out amongst all, you are truly missed, God wanted you with him, so fly high my beautiful Queen!!! Love Always Sissy, your BabySister Tootsie
Shirley (Rogers) Robinson
June 18, 2025
It breaks my heart knowing that my big Sister is now longer here with us, when God looked around in his beautiful garden, you stood out the most, and you were that beautiful flower he chose amongst all that were in the garden, so you were very Special to him and that gave us Peace Sister! I´ll Love You Forever& Miss You, Love Always Sissy, your BabySister Tootsie
Shirley ( Rogers) Robinson
June 25, 2021
I miss you so much big Sister, I miss our daily talks, god has never made any mistakes, and he never will. Until we meet again rest on sissy!!! Love Baby Sister Tootsie
Shirley,((Babysister) Robinson
September 25, 2018
Will always love you big Sister.RIH lady
Brandy Frost
September 1, 2018
We love you and will miss you dearly! Rest in peace at Arlington sweet lady! You and Mr. McClendon will always have a special place in my heart, Always! Love you both, Dot and Gene.
Vernette Reynolds
July 2, 2018
R.I.H
Rhonda Doleman
June 29, 2018
RIP Dot. Such a lovely woman with a great smile all the time for everyone she greeted! You are now with your loving husband and great man, Gene. I will forever remember those Monday's you spent as part of the "Golden Girls". You will be dearly missed.
Willie Crittendon
June 26, 2018
I had the pleasure of knowing this great lady and her husband John--Let me join with the rest of those who knew her to validate--Our loss is heaven gain:
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