Dorothy Black Headrick Obituary
The world bids farewell to Dorothy Black Headrick of Rome, Georgia, born in Cherokee, Alabama, departing on June 10, 2025 at the age of 93. Dorothy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Black Headrick to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Winfred Lee'Blackie'Headrick; her parents, John Franklin Black and Pauline Landers Black; and her siblings, David Black, Joy Foss and Imogene Brewster.
She is survived by: her children, Susan Gordon, Sandra Cookston (Brett), Janet Blankenship (Tommy) and Mark Headrick; her grandchildren, Abra Gordon (Calvin), Ashley Blake (Shane), Will Gordon (Katie) and Patrick Blankenship; her great grandchildren, Chanden, Britton, Aden, Callen, Addison (Robbie), Sarah, Brileigh and Grayson; and her siblings, Mae Black and John Olin Black. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Salmon Funeral Home (2516 New Calhoun Hwy NE, Rome, GA 30161). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens (2549 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165). Dot was a talented cook, renowned for her ability to create delicious meals that brought her family together every Sunday, a cherished tradition she maintained until the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
