Dorothy Jean Gabriel was born on December 3, 1955 in Williston, FL. To the late J.B. Williams and Ruby Collins Stallings.

Dorothy received her GED and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various Home Healthcare Agencies and also worked as a hairstylist.

Dorothy departed this life on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Pruitt Health Lakehaven.

She is preceded in death by her parents, J.B. Williams and Ruby Collins Stallings; her brothers and sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memories to her daughter, Lakela Gabriel of Pompano Beach, FL; four sisters, Surleanor Contreras of Valdosta, GA, Evette Williams of Jasper, FL, Martha Davis of Bellville, FL and Turlease Rayford of Jasper, FL; two brothers, C.J. Stallings and Fredrick Williams both of Lake Park, GA; best friend, Dorothy Jones of Monticello, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The celebration of life service will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the Pallbearers Cemetery. Rev. Allen M. Lane, Jr., Officiating.

Public viewing will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

We Solicit Your Prayers for The GABRIEL Family.

Due to COVID-19, Stevens Funeral Home will be enforcing social distancing and following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. We ask that anyone entering the building and attending any funeral events to please wear a mask.

Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta is serving The GABRIEL family with care, compassion, love and uncompromising dignity.