Dorothy Jean Maples, born April 14, 1944, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Paint Rock, AL surrounded by family.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Robert Maples; parents, Sam and Moranda Morris; brothers, L.B. Morris, Albert Morris and J.C. Morris; and sisters, Rosie Scott, Anna Mae Fricks, Eliza Posey, Ruth Heuring, Sue Davis, Ann Henshaw & Faye Simmons.
She is survived by her children, Wanda Miller and Bruce (April) Maples; her grandchildren, Josh Miller, Anthony Stansell, and Laura Maples; great-grandchildren, Soren Stansell and Reina Stansell; and many nieces & nephews.
Dorothy “Dot” Maples was a loving wife, mother, memaw and friend. She lived a full life in the beautiful Paint Rock Valley. She was born and raised in Estillfork, AL. She graduated from Paint Rock Valley High School in 1962. Later that year she would marry the love of her life and they would spend 59 years living an amazing love story. On September 8th, 1962 she married Bobby and they soon moved to Hollytree, AL. There they started a family and had two beautiful children, Wanda and Bruce. She loved spending time with family and cherished every moment she could. Dot had a genuine servant’s heart and always put others above herself. She truly enjoyed the simple things in life and found joy in everything. Her smile was radiant and her love was endless.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Clay Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Don Milligan officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Scottsboro Funeral Home.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
