Dorothy “Dot” Tench McElhannon
JULY 8, 1928 – APRIL 28, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Tench McElhannon, age 90, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Sunday April 28, 2019. Dot was born July 8, 1928. Rev.McElhannon (Pastor Mac) and Mrs.Dot began their ministry together in 1946. They pastored and loved people for over 65 years together. Mrs. Dot loved her Lord and Savior with a fervent love. She loved and appreciated her family and enjoyed taking care of them. She had a “green thumb” and delighted in her flowers and garden spending many hours lovingly taking care of her lilies. Dot is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Rev. Eugene McElhannon (Pastor Mac) and son Donald Eugene McElhannon. Parents Fred and Ollie “Ma” Tench. Siblings Evelyn T. Burdette, Shirley T. Wells, Billie T. Elmore, Callie Mae Young and Marvin Tench. Dot is survived by her Children Sharon Willis and her husband Tony and David McElhannon. Sisters Betty T. Strickland and Freda Weathers. Grandchildren Joshua Willis and his wife Maria, Michelle Nunn and her husband Derrick, Jason McElhannon and his wife Candace and Shawna McElhannon. Great grandchildren Lauren, Zachary, Kylie and Gavin. Visitation for Dot will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Emmanuel Praise & Worship Center, 619 Fairview St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644. Celebration of life will be Friday, May 3, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Emmanuel Praise & Worship Center. Dot will be laid to Rest at Graceland East Memorial Park Simpsonville, South Carolina. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the Dot McElhannon family.
