Mrs. Dorothy Wightman Warren

Mrs. Dorothy Wightman Warren, 92, of Albany died peacefully at her home Sunday, April 24, 2016. A native of Albany, Mrs. Warren was lifelong member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 27 at 11 AM at Oakview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Kimbrell-Stern. The Very Reverend Lee Lowery and The Reverend Anne Heinemann will officiate. Mrs. Warren was educated in the Dougherty County Schools, attended Valdosta State College and the University of Georgia. She was employed with the Dougherty County Attorney’s Office, retiring in 1988. Mrs. Warren was formerly an active member of the Hospital League, which became the Jr. League of Albany. She was a member of Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of Georgia and Daughters of the King of America. She was an avid bridge player, loved watching golf, The Braves and college football. Mrs. Warren and 11 others formed a “birthday club” as young ladies that continued on until a few years ago. She also enjoyed Bingo with her friends at Century Pines. Mrs. Warren will be fondly remembered by her large number of friends, her contagious laugh, her sweet nature and always dressing “to the nines”. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mrs. Lucy Wightman Kelley and a brother Walter H. Wightman. She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Kathy) Warren Russell (Bob) of Albany, Dorothy (Dottie) Bishop of Dawsonville and Sally Anderson (Chris) of Lee County. Nine grandchildren, Stephen Bacon (Tracie), Kimberly Chitty (Stephen), Robert Bacon (Karyn), Tracy Bishop, Brannan Bishop (Stefka), Warren Bishop (Marie), Delaine Thompson (Benjy), Ashley Mixon (John) and Jon Anderson (Mandy). Great grandchildren, Devon Bacon, Reese Bacon, Chandler Bacon, Kathleen Chitty, Hayes Chitty, Bates Bacon, Jane Bacon, Ellie Bishop, Lucas Thompson, Sarah Kate Thompson, Mia Mixon, Noah Mixon, Ernie Anderson and Ellen Anderson. Also two special nephews, Asa D. Kelley III and Walter W. Kelley and special friend, Carolyn Register. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 212 N. Jefferson St, Albany, GA 31701 or to Affinis Hospice, 507 N. Jefferson St., Albany, GA 31701. The family will gather at the residence at 2821 Gillionville Rd, Apt 2, Albany, GA 31721. To share your thoughts with the Warren family you may visit our website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Mrs. Dorothy Wightman Warren

January 9, 1924 - April 24, 2016