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Dorothy Elder Gatton, 90, of Olin, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 24,
2025 following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded and comforted by her family in her final
moments.
Dororthy was born in Iredell County, North Carolina on September 15, 1934 to the late James
Foy Elder and Annie Wilson Elder. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and sister.
Her family meant the world to her. She married Harold Gatton on June 9, 1958 and together
they raised four wonderful children. Their marriage lasted until his passing in 1997.
Dorothy’s greatest joy in life was her family. She poured her heart into raising her children,
cherishing her grandchildren, and nurturing the bonds that made her family so strong. Her
warmth, strength, and unwavering love will live on in the hearts of her family and those
who knew her.
A woman of deep faith, Dorothy loved the Lord and lived a life rooted in kindness, devotion, and
grace. She was a member of Monticello Baptist Church. Her faith and fellowship brought
comfort and joy to her throughout her life.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her gentle spirit, her faith, and her
dedication to her loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James Foy Elder and Annie Wilson Elder, husband
Harold Gatton, sisters, Faye Farmer and Shirley Mayberry and great granddaughter, Paisley
Price.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Marie Elkins (Stephen); sons, Darrell Gatton
(Norma), Michael Gatton (Ruth Lilienstein), and Robert Gatton (Melissa); brothers, Gene Elder
and Jim Elder; grandchildren, Brooke Gatton, Hope Johnson ( Brandon), Courtney Bruce
(Chris), Sebastian Gatton, Terrence Gatton, and Stephanie Elkins; great grandchildren,
Jaxson Gatton, Maddi Gatton, Hendrix Bruce, and Charlie Johnson.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Iredell County for their help in their mothers care over
the past 5 months.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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