Dorothy Lee (Sapp) Dunbar

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Sapp Dunbar, 102, of Blackshear, passed away early Monday afternoon, January 13, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Mershon, GA to Leon Otis and Meta Arley Davis Sapp, she had lived in Waycross until she was 98 years old then moved to Blackshear to live with her daughter.  Mrs. Dunbar was the widow of the late Leon Earl Dunbar.  She had been a member of Grace Episcopal Church since 1947.  Mrs. Dunbar was a homemaker, and enjoyed sewing, making quilts, and knitting for her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Linton “Joe Pete” Boatright.

Survivors include her two daughters, Sandra Boatright Henderson (Cleve) of Blackshear and Cindi Sattler (Jim) of St. Marys; two grandsons, Lin Boatright (Merry Gayle) and Lee Boatright (Tara) all of Blackshear; four great granddaughters, Laura Kate Dixon (Blake), Davis Callahan (Mac), Natalee Boatright (Ethan Martin, fiancé), Anna Lisa Sturdivant (Chandler); five great great grandchildren, Rylin, Ridge, and Ellie Blake Dixon, Charlotte Sturdivant, and Mary Mac Callahan; a niece, Jan Damouni (Maurice) and a nephew,  D. L. “Buddy” Williford (Carol); and several other relatives and friends.

Memorialization will be by cremation. 

Mrs. Dunbar will be buried at Oakland Cemetery with her family having a private ceremony.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA  31501 or to Grace Episcopal Church, 401 Pendleton Street, Waycross, GA  31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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