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Dorothy Stebbins Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Eleanore Huckett Stebbins, a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS who relocated to Mobile, AL following Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, died on June 6, 2007 in Mobile following a brief illness.
Born in Lansing, MI on April 7, 1917, she was a graduate of Rice University and retired as an Inter-Library Loan Librarian for the Harrison County Library System. Mrs. Stebbins was a past President of both the Gulfport Civic League and Merry Maskers, member of the Gulfport Yacht Club, and Westminster Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin A. Stebbins; parents, Ralph Lee Huckett and Ruby Perry Huckett; and sister, Ruth Frances McCotter.
Survivors include her daughter, Ellen Stebbins Shelton; her son, Edwin A. (Mary) Stebbins, III, all of Mobile, AL; grandson, Tarver Shelton of Mobile; granddaughter, Flynt Stebbins of Augusta, GA; other nieces, nephews, and relatives.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 8, 2007, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to French Camp Academy (a Christian School Home), One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745-9703; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 5005 Lawson Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507; or one's charity of preference.
The RIEMANN FAMILY'S Gulf Coast Funeral Home, Three Rivers Road (228) 539-9800, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements, and an online guest registry may be accessed at www.riemannfamily.com.
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Jackie & Kathy Smith
June 10, 2007
Dearest Ellen, Eddie & Mary,
We were so sorry to hear of Mrs. Stebbin's death. She was such a dear lady. We have many fond memories of her. She will be missed by all. She was a lady of the past. We miss seeing all of you. We will keep you in our prayers. We hold you close to our hearts thought we see you rarely. We love you.
Karen Vickery
June 10, 2007
Dear Ellen, Eddie, Traver and Flynt,
Vick and I, as well as Jennifer and Troy and families, are thinking of you in your time of loss.
What a lovely friend and neighbor your mother has been for many years! We will miss her kind voice and gentle humor.
With love,
Karen Vickery
Charlotte Stebbins
June 10, 2007
I'll miss my friend. She was a great raconteur.
Stephen & Linda McCotter
June 9, 2007
Dear Ellen and Eddie,
We are grieved by your mother's death. She was a great lady with a terrific sense of humor. We will miss her greatly.
Love,
June 9, 2007
ELLEN- I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT DOROTHY. THERE AREN'T WORDS EXCEPT THAT I UNDERSTAND COPLETELY.WE GO TOO FAR BACK AND I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR YOU. I'M IN DIAMONDHEAD NOW.228-255-1350 LOVE YOU- SUZANNE
Dona and Gordy Long
June 8, 2007
Ellen, Gordy and I were so sorry to read of your mother's passing. Please know that you and your family will be included in our prayers.
We always enjoyed seeing you, your mother and Tarver at Thanksgiving at the Yacht Club.
Linda Barnett
June 8, 2007
Ellen,
I am so sorry to read of your mama's death. I remeber seeing her and your father when I did all of my walking and baby-strolling from Keyser Lane.
I miss my Gulfport friends - it feels like I just left last week.
Take care and know that you are in my thoughts.
Linda Barnett
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