Dollie Elizabeth "Leopard" Sizemore

Dollie Elizabeth "Leopard" Sizemore obituary

Dollie Elizabeth "Leopard" Sizemore

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Dollie Sizemore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moody-Connolly Funeral Home & Crematory on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Dollie Elizabeth Leopard Sizemore passed away peacefully into her heavenly home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born June 12, 1938, in Glenville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth McCall Leopard.

Dollie was a devoted wife to Dewey Sizemore for 69 years and cherished her family. Her life was marked by kindness, love, and a deep believer's faith that was exemplified through her actions and words.

She was previously employed by Varner's Drug Store and American Thread of Brevard, NC. Her favorite past times were reading and spending time with family. She will be remembered for her love of sending cards, always taking time to brighten the days of friends and family with her thoughtfulness.

Dollie is survived by husband Dewey Columbus Sizemore Jr of Simpsonville, SC, sister Loretta Pressley (Wayne) of Lake City, TN, brother Gerald Leopard (Ellen) of Brevard, NC; sons, Timothy Dewey Sizemore (Joyce) of Simpsonville, SC, and Bryan Alan Sizemore of Easley, SC; grandchildren, Tifany Sizemore O'Neal (Chris) of Mt Pleasant SC, AJ Sizemore (Becca) of Brevard. NC, Victoria Sizemore Norman of Brevard NC, Jacob Sizemore (Kayleigh) of Williamston SC, Joshua Sizemore (Katie) of Easley, SC, and Jack Sizemore of Seneca, SC; as well as seven great grandchildren.

Dollie was preceded in death by brothers, Herbert Leopard (infant) and Melvin Leopard, daughter-in-law Julie Dixon Sizemore, and granddaughter Jessica Sizemore.

A private family graveside service will be held September 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory, Pisgah Forest, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Service

2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory

994 Hendersonville Hwy., NC 28768

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