Katherine Bittick Dozier

Katherine Bittick Dozier, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025. She was born January 11, 1927, in Forsyth, Georgia to Ruth Thompson Bittick and Lawson Cary Bittick, Sr. Mrs. Dozier was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Capers Dozier, Jr., whom she married in 1948. She is survived by: her brother, Cary (Carolyn) Bittick, Forsyth, GA, and her sister, Barbara Maddox, Jackson, GA; her children, Herb (Trish) Dozier, Greenville, NC, and her daughter, Dawn Dozier Mann, Albany, GA; her grandchildren, Parker (Erica) Dozier, Charlotte, NC, Laura Katherine Mann (John Kushnerick), Houston, TX, and Steven (Colleen) Mann, Augusta, GA; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dozier was a 1943 honor graduate of Mary Persons High School in Forsyth and went on to graduate in 1946 with a degree in Home Economics from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. After teaching high school Home Economics for a year in Woodbury, Georgia, Mrs. Dozier worked in Terrell County as a Home Economist and 4-H agent. She received numerous honors for her work, including the state award for Distinguished Service as well as the national award for Distinguished Service. She continued to volunteer with 4-H in Terrell County after her retirement. She was a devoted member of First Methodist Church of Albany where she served as Older Adult Coordinator for over fifteen years and was the long-time editor of The Inspirer, the older adult newsletter. She served as a Flower Angel, was on the Altar Guild, was a leader in the Senior Craft Class, was active in United Methodist Women and in Circle #9, and was a member of the Intercessory Prayer Group. Mrs. Dozier received the Silent Servant Award. Mrs. Dozier was an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery program. Her joys in life were her faith, her family, and all the young people she shepherded through 4-H. Her guiding light was her intention to help take care of others. Her family would like to thank her devoted team of caregivers (Felicia Canty, Willie Mae Williams, Shukeea Anderson, and Carolyn Allen) who provided great kindness and wonderful care. Her funeral service will be at 2 pm on Tuesday, July 29 in Walden Chapel at First Methodist Church of Albany. The family will receive friends prior to the service in Walden Chapel beginning at 1:30. Those desiring may send donations to First Methodist Church, 307 Flint Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 or to the Georgia 4-H Foundation, 306 Hoke Smith Annex, Athens, GA 30602 (or georgia4hfoundation.org).

Katherine Bittick Dozier

January 11, 1927 - July 25, 2025