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Obituary For Lugenia Neal "Puny" Dozier

MRS. LUGENIA NEAL “PUNY” DOZIER – Age 79, - Of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was born on November 26, 1939 to the late James Neal and Corrie Bell Hardinger Neal. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Lucy Mae Grant, Carrie Ada Willis, brother (nephew), James H. Neal, two sons, Thomas Neal and Julian Keith Winkfield, niece, Tahra Neal.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Thurman “Catfish” Dozier; sons, Timothy Neal, Gordon Lee Winkfield, Anthony (Phyllis) Winkfield, of Dalton, Georgia; grandchildren, McKendall Bonds, Zulekha Neal, Shalisa (Torrey) Love, Thomas Winkfield, Jr., Rachel (Eric) Rodriguez great grandchildren, Zaniya, Zahria, McKasmayne, and Dallas, Ethan, Gabriel, Aurora, Akilah; daughters-in-law, Patricia Neal, Glenda Winkfield; sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann Lawrence, Sara Mae (Jimmy) Reynolds, Mary Lawrence, Bessie Lamar, Dorothy Wedgeworth; brother-in-law, Jerome Dozier; nieces and nephews, Mary Janetta Coppage, Christine (Ray) Hall, Mary Jane Dixon, Charles (Deborah) Neal, Pastor Miriam (Bishop Craig) Pender, Wanda (Kevin) Thornton, Joseph McHenry, Jr., Terry Wayne McHenry; other relatives, and dear friends, Waydean Hinchey who is the daughter of Peggy Jones for many years as her caregiver. Then after nine years, Waydean became Puny’s caregiver with her love. Also, Fred (Olean) Thompson, Zeke Weaver, Pastor George Beavers, The Whitener family, and other friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 900 Roan Street, Dalton, GA. with Rev. Rodney Weaver as Eulogist, Dr. Jerry Jones as Presider, and Pastor Kenneth Scaife, officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday after 11:00 A.M. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Lugenia Neal “Puny” Dozier at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Guest Book

I’m sorry that I could not have been there. But to all my family I love you and I am praying for strength and wisdom during our time of loss. I pray that we have grace and mercy towards one another. Again, I love you and God’s blessings be in your life. Christopher M Grant I

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To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. During this sad time, please know that our Heavenly Father assures us of his loving support in times of grief, and he promises to end the pain of death by means of his kingdom (Psalm 34:18, Daniel 2:44, and Revelation 21:3,4). In the days to come, may these verses provide comfort and encouragement for your family. For more comforting thoughts, please visit jw.org. Take care. ~ Melva

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May GOD give you the strength to carry on. May she rest in peace. William & Patsy Mcdade

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praying for the family at this sad time. Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist Church Family

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To my family I love you. I am thankful for the time I had with Auntie and I will truly miss her a lot. We shared a love of baking. I will miss swapping recipes with her and those candied yams the most. April Dozier Kinney

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Condolences

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Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving.

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We are sorry for the lost of our love one. Be Blessed knowing she is resting and not in the pain. Praying your strength for the family. The Whitener Family

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Praying for the Neal and Dozier Families. Pastor Edward Hoggs and the Shiloh Baptist Church family.

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Love and peace to you and your family. Andre& Ramona Favors Aker

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Rest in peace Mrs Puny. Shenequa Watson Rhea

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Praying for the family, Rest in peace Mrs Puny.

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Phyllis, We are praying for you and you know if you need anything let us know. We love you very much. We are praying for each member of this family. EF Team- Melanie Creech

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I know this must be a very difficult and demanding time for you all. My Family and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Betty Quinn (Bronx, New York}

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The Dozier Family,May the Lord grant all of you peace and joy in the memories of sweet Puna.Trust in the Lord that comfort will come soon.Love always. Mrs.Mary Bonds & Mrs.Valeri Mitchell Family of Nashville,TN

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Catfish, Gordon, Anthony and Phyllis - my heart is broken for you. I will forever remember Lugenia as my second mother. I know that after she met Jesus at the pearly gates my mama was running to her. I continue to pray for comfort for you. Dean

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My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult period. May you find the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of Punie, rest in Peace. Velina (Lynn} Weaver (Cohutta, Ga.}

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Our hearts goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board( Velina Weaver}

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Uncle Thurman (Catfish),Praying for you and Auntie's entire family. To know her was to truly Love her. Everyone loved her cakes, cooking and sense of humor. I'm missing her already.she told us what she thought weather we liked it or not. I grew to admire and Respect Aunt, but most of all I Loved her with all my heart. Rest in Peace Auntie. We'll NEVER forget her. Praying for Comfort and Strength for the entire family.

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To the Neal,Dozier family The pastor,Bishop Reuben Graham Sr.and The True Gospel family Want you all to know that we are praying for you all during the loss of Aunt Puna, affectionately known,by so many will be missed.

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Catfish, We are so sorry for your loss! she was a lady we first met at bingo, we enjoyed seeing her at bingo and we love to talked to her! she shared her cakes with everyone such a good cook, i know she will be missed by a lot of people. my wife and i loved her. Charles And Dee Hasty Dalton Ga.

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Catfish, We were sadden to hear of your loss on this day. May peace and comfort surround especially you and our Dalton family during this time of sorrow. May we all reflect upon Lugenia’s spirit of good will and courage. May she resides in our hearts until we gather again. In memory of a wonderful person and friend, a stylish dresser, a great cook, the best card partner, and a special member of our family. Oh how privilege we were to have been a part of her life. God Speed, Austin Family Columbus, Ohio

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