Dorothy Kinney "Dot" Redding

Dorothy "Dot" Kinney Redding HOPKINS - Dorothy "Dot" Kinney Redding, the loving and devoted wife of Dallas L. Redding for 72 years, went to Heaven to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at The Palmettos Assisted Living in Columbia, SC. "Dot," as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, was born October 15, 1920, in Franklinville, NC, to the late Theodore and Leona Kinney. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Janet Parham, George Kinney and Melvin Kinney. Mrs. Redding served her country proudly in the United States Army as Ward Master of the post-op surgical ward at Fort McClellan, AL, during World War II. "Dot" is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Reverend Dallas L. Redding; her son, Douglas L. (Lynnie) Redding of Hopkins, SC; a grandson, Chad (Mandi) Redding; and great-grandchildren, Brilyn and Braxton Redding of Lexington, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209. A funeral service celebrating the life of "Dot" will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Temple Baptist Church, 806 Universal Drive, Columbia, SC, with military honors and interment to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church Building or Music Fund in "Dot's" memory. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of The Palmettos Assisted Living and Caris Hospice for their excellent care. On-line condolences may be sent to www.Greenlawn-Columbia.com.