Obituary for Dorothy Anne Battle
OBITUARY
Ms. Dorothy Anne Battle, affectionately known to many as “Ms. Dot”, was born August 30, 1952, at Griffin Hospital in Bainbridge, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Earl E. Hudson and Annie L. Hudson.
Ms. Dot received her education from the Decatur County School System being the LAST class to graduate from Hutto High School in 1970. After graduating Hutto she had a passion for nursing and pursued it by attending Albany State University. While at Albany State Ms. Dot received her CNA licensure as she was working towards her Bachelors of Nursing Science. Her dreams were placed on hold to care for her mothers’ declining health. She remained by her mothers’ side til she transitioned in February of 1990.
She went on to be united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Willie Gene Battle, Sr. During their union God blessed them with two children - Christella and Willie, Jr. After the two separated she never remarried but they maintained their friendship til he transitioned in July of 2024.
Ms. Dot accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR at an early age. She loved her family and close friends dearly, she had a love for her Florida State Seminoles regardless of their track record, she loved shopping, chasing down her little helper throughout the house, and most importantly she had an infinite love for God.
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Ms. Dorothy was the rose that God picked from his earthly garden. She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. Earl & Mrs. Annie Laura Hudson and her ex-husband and friend Mr. Willie Gene Battle, Sr.
She leaves a lifetime of her memories to be cherished by her children: Christella Battle-Baker (Tyrone Baker) of Tallahassee, FL, Willie Battle, Jr. (Nekisha Battle) of Jacksonville, FL, one special daughter Ms. TaKaysha Hamilton of Macon, GA; her stepchildren Charles “Toot” Lowe (Shonda) and Charles “Tony” Kelly (Tripolie) both Bainbridge, GA; her 13 grandchildren: Natazia Battle Thomas, Mi’Asia Thomas, Rontavious Baker, Vanessa Morris, Aaron Morris, Devante’ Battle, S’day Wright, Brandon Battle, Seiquan Smith, Chante’ Battle, Kendrick & Kedrick Battle and Heaven Battle all of Tallahassee & Jacksonville, FL. 7 great-grandchildren: Logan Sapp, Leilani Noel, Zorah Battle, Nova & Kason Smith, and Kobi & Kaleigh Alexander all of Tallahassee & Jacksonville, FL; her only sibling Mr. Larry Hudson (Ruby) of Lithonia, GA ; her close friends and sisters Mrs. Marilyn Bryant of Thomasville, GA, Ms. Margaret “Ann” Simmons, Mrs. Marva Close, Ms. Shelia Bobb and her childhood best friend Mrs. Linda Burney-Henry all of Bainbridge, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which THE LORD, THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE, shall give me at that day: and to me only, but unto all them also that love HIS appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:7-8
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
14
Mar
3:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Bruton Mortuary
635 Bruton Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Service
Saturday
15
Mar
3:00 PM
Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church
1810 S. West St.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Cemetery Details
Location
Jonas Lobe Cemetery
1287 Carter St.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
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