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Dorothy Shivers

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Dorothy Shivers obituary, 1948-2025, Starkville, MS

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora

1060 Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Eupora, Mississippi

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Aug. 30, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora

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Dorothy Shivers Obituary

Dorothy Gail Pollard Shivers, age 77, of Starkville, Mississippi passed away at Carrington Nursing Center in Starkville on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Dot was born on April 11, 1948, in Eupora, Mississippi to Raymond Pollard and Iris Blackwell Pollard. She was retired from Weavexx and a member of Adaton Baptist Church in Starkville, Mississippi. Dot is survived by her daughter, Lynn (Richard) Huffman; two brothers, Roy Pollard and Benny Pollard; one granddaughter, Taylor Huffman, all of Starkville, Mississippi and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Doug Shivers; both parents, Raymond Pollard and Iris Blackwell Pollard; one sister, Peggy Cordell and one granddaughter, Treasure Huffman. Funeral Services for Mrs. Dot will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Adaton Baptist Church Cemetery in Starkville, Mississippi. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Adaton Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 10:00AM until time for services at 11:00AM at Oliver Funeral Home. Rev. Don Parish will officiate the services. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements. You may go online to sign the guest register book and leave a message of condolence for the family at www.ofheupora.com

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Published by Starkville Daily News from Aug. 29 to Sep. 5, 2025.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora

1060 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744

Aug

30

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora

1060 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744

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1060 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Eupora, MS 39744

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Marilyn Muse

Yesterday

I am sorry for your loss Roy. You all are in my prayers!

Peggy Fields

August 28, 2025

Lynn so sorry for your loss. My daughter Samantha and I have fun memories of you and your mom when we lived in Starkville many years ago. Did many things together when you and Samantha were in school together. Y´all became good friends through out the years and to this day. Cherish the good times and memories of your mom. Samantha and I love you and will keep you and family in our thoughts and prayers. Dot may you RIP.

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