Dorothy M. Sapp

CLAXTON: Dorothy Mitchell Sapp “Sassy”, age 75, of Claxton, Georgia, passed away peacefully due to a brief illness on November 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dot was born on January 20, 1951, in Claxton, Georgia. Dot was the cherished mother, grandmother, sister, family member, and friend of so many. She was a proud military wife to her beloved late husband, Gary Sapp. Sr. Dot enjoyed spending time with her family, spending time tending to her yard, spending time with beloved friends, crafting, being there for the ones she loved, and decorating. She had a passionate and feisty personality; she loved deeply, she loved to laugh, she loved to get her hair and nails done, and she was proud of her wonderful sense of fashion. Anyone who had the honor of knowing her was impacted by her in such a strong and positive way. She will be greatly missed by so many!

Dot is survived by a loving family, including her devoted children, Garrien Sapp and Gary Sapp Jr.; adored grandchildren, Alec Durrence, Phillip Lanier, Kimberly Chabotte, Trevor Lanier and wife Kiersten Lanier, Kaitlyn Smith and husband, Dylan Smith, Jamie Sapp, and Sara Sapp; many adored great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews, and beloved siblings, Nell Waddell, Lamar (Jan) Mitchell, Mike Mitchell, and Pence Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Sapp Sr.; daughter, Patrice Harrell; grandchildren, Ashtin Finch and Aaron Durrence; parents, Earnest and Ruth Mitchell; and brother, Larry Mitchell.

VISITATION: Thursday, November, 12, 2026, 10:00 A.M. at Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church.

BURIAL: Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery

REMEMBRANCES: Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 980, Claxton, Ga. 30417; or Little Pink House, which provides all-inclusive vacations for Breast Cancer survivors and their families.

Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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