Dorothy Virginia Southerland Obituary
We bid farewell to Dorothy Virginia Southerland of Durant, Oklahoma, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 31, 2025 at the age of 94. Dorothy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Virginia Southerland to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Perkins and Alma Perkins (Curtis Loyd Southerland); her stepdaughter Jerry Kay; her grandchildren, Betti Ragsdale and Kirk Bates; her siblings, Donald Perkins, Marshall Perkins, Clifford Perkins and Juanita; and her son-in-law Ronnie Bates.
She is survived by: her children, Virginia Airington (Will) of Durant, OK, Sue Bates of Sherman, TX, Ernest "Buster" Louis Southerland, Peggy of Temple, TX, James Southerland of Durant, OK, Jean Paz, David of Las Vegas, NV, Sandy Hampton of Durant, OK and Pattie McCurley of Durant; and her brother Floyd Perkins. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and other loving family and friends.
