Martez Gilmore Dortch

April 26, 2014

Martez Gilmore Dortch, age 82, of Bratt, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Atmore. She was a homemaker, born in McDavid on September 03, 1931, to the late Fred and Carol Ray Gilmore. Ms. Martez was a dedicated mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was an accomplished seamstress and active community volunteer for many years. Ms. Dortch was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, J.C. Dortch; siblings, Gerald Gilmore, Lillian Shaw, Roy Gilmore, Glen Gilmore, Louise Green, and Johnny Gilmore.

Survivors are her children, June & Roberto Valenzuela of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Randy and Sue Dortch of Bratt, Billy and JoAnn Dortch of Cantonment, Mark and Sheila Dortch of Bratt,  Tim and Gabby Dortch of Nokomis (Fla) and Kristie and Steve Gibson of Bratt; 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Services will be Monday, April 28, 2014, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Delbert Redditt and Bro. Tim Hawsey officiating.

Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.

Family will receive friends Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Donations may be made to Bratt First Baptist Family Life Center, 4570 Hwy. 4, Century FL 32535.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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