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Dorothy Hicks "Dot" David obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

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Dorothy David Obituary

Dorothy ""Dot"" Hicks David, a native and resident of Baton Rouge passed away on Sunday March 10, 2013 at the age of 83. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd. on Tuesday March 12, 2013 from 5pm until 9pm with a Rosary service at 6:30pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday March 13, 2013 at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church from 8:30am until Mass of Christian burial at 10:30am officiated by Rev. Jack Nutter. Burial will follow at Roselawn Gardens of Memory. Mrs. David is survived her daughter and son-in-law, Denise D. and Clint Dobson, two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Miki H. David and Todd and Lynnie M. David, six grandchildren, Charlotte D. Jones, Jolie David, Jeanne David, Jake David, Angela D. Boyd and Carlie Dobson; one great grandchild, Lance Jones, Jr.; brother-in-law, Freddie J. Boudreaux; sister-in-law, June C. Hicks; and many other family and dear friends that loved her deeply. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl. H. ""Bobby"" David, parents Russell W. and Thelma Mae Hicks, brother, Russell W. Hicks, Jr. and a sister, Thelma H. Boudreaux. Dot was a member of the Father Maynard Hurst Kaycee Auxiliary 9016 and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Daughters. She was a retired Crossing Guard for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's office. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to all of Dot's friends for the love, laughter and support they shared with her over the years and thank the staffs of the Baton Rouge General Hospitals for their kind hearts and gentle care.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 10 to Mar. 13, 2013.
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I am so very sorry to hear of Dot's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Lamar Massey

March 13, 2013

We will miss the most wonderful lady we know. Her homemade biscuits out of the freezer. Who is going to tell us it's time to go home, then cry when we leave. We love you Dot! Jeff and Dawnene

March 13, 2013

Such a lovely person always smiling.May God give ya'll peace.Eph.1:2
Barbe

March 13, 2013

Todd,

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss.

Robert "Roadkill" and Becky Doiron

March 13, 2013

Aunt Dot will be greatly missed. She opened her heart and home to us and we love her dearly. We will always treasure our memories of the fun times we had together.
Mark,Todd and Denise,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families and, we truly wish we were there with you.
Love Doug & Joanne Erskine

Doug & Joanne Erskine

March 13, 2013

Denise, Mark and Todd,So sorry about Mrs. Dot. What a great person and outlook on life. Lets cut up and party!!!!!!. We will miss her and her always smiling self.Sorry i could not make any of the services. Will be in touch soon.Love ya'll.

Jim Lieux

March 13, 2013

Ms. Dot was such a wonderful lady and she could light up a room! My prayers are with you, Mark and Miki along with the entire family. Heaven has gained another angel. Amen!

Donna Hoover

March 13, 2013

I hope I can enjoy life half as much as Ms Dot did at her age. What an inspiration to all.My prayers are with the family as I know there will be a void in their lives as well as all her friends. Carol

March 12, 2013

Denise and Angela, I am so sorry for your loss of Mrs. Dot. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Debra Tarter

March 12, 2013

Denise, Mark and Todd - My condolences to you and your families. Aunt Dot will be missed by many. She was such a kind person and definitely knew how to enjoy life. She brought smiles and laughter to all that knew her. Memories of her will last forever.

Cindy (Zimmerle) Maranto

March 12, 2013

Mark, Todd, & Denise - Thoughts of your Mom always brings a smile to me. Her love of having a good time and her matter-of-fact demeanor were a good combination. May she rest in peace in our Lord's arms.

--Karen Zimmerle

March 12, 2013

Ms. Dot's lovely presence will be sorely missed by all of us who shared many laughs and good times. She was a dear and treasured friend and has always had a special place in my heart. She was loved by so many. My thoughts and prayers are will all her family. God Bless each of you.

Jennie Watkins

March 12, 2013

Dear Cousins Mark, Todd, and Denise...
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet mother. Dot was a wonderful fun person, and so gracious a host each time we came down to visit! She will truly be missed by me and many others. My love and condolences go out to you and yours.

Paul Swenson

March 12, 2013

We're so sorry for your loss.

Blake and Lindsey Pennington

March 12, 2013

My sincere sympathy to all of the David family. Ms. Dot was such a sweetie and I so enjoyed seeing her at the KC state convention each year.

Dawn Waggenspack Rivet

March 11, 2013

Denise, my prayers goes out to you & the family. Your mother "Dot" was truly a kind & fun person. I will miss her much.

Charles Daniel I

March 11, 2013

Dot, may you rest in peace. I will always remember the good times at False River with you, Bobby, and your sister and brother in law. I know that your will be missed.

Don Wall
The Villages, FL

March 11, 2013

Love You Maw Maw Dot

Penny Pennington

March 11, 2013

Denise, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother you and your family are in my prayers.

Rita Reed Dufour

March 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss. She will be missed deeply. What a wonderful woman and role model she was for all of us.

Darryl DiMiceli

March 11, 2013

I am so sorry for yall's loss. All I can see right now is "Dot" standing at that kitchen window, watching us. It brings a smile to my face.

Geralyn Stockstill

March 11, 2013

Hang on to the wings of the angels,Dot. I will always remember our friendship,your laugh, your jokes, and our wonderful bus trips. Love you Dot, Juanita!

March 11, 2013

My prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow. She was a nice lady and will be missed by all who knew her. I knew her from Memories and the VFW. God bless!

Annie Ray

March 11, 2013

Deeply sorry for your loss. I wll remember her in my prayers.
Muriel Hutchinson.

March 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anne Ganaway

March 11, 2013

Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear loved one. Dot was a great lady! Raymond & Shirley Bourgeois

March 11, 2013

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