Dorothy Jean Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Dorothy Jean Smith of Wilmington, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 15, 2026 at the age of 92. Dorothy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Jean Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ottis O'Field Vann and Iula Jane Matthews; her husband William Arnold Smith; her former husband J. Thomas Cox, Sr.; her great grandchild Ryan Elizabeth Watts; and her brother Billy Ransom Vann of Clinton, NC..

She is survived by: her children, Mary Anne Watts (Ron) of Wilmington and Tom Cox, Jr. of Wrightsville Beach; her grandchildren, Robert Watts (Whitney) of Ewa Beach, Bill Watts (Brenda) of San Diego, CA and Christina Watts of Oakland, CA; and her great grandchildren, Natalie Watts, Dylan Watts, Reiley Watts of Ewa Beach, Olivia Watts and Abigail Watts of San Diego, CA..

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.