Dorothy Ernestine (Register) Bass McCaskill was born to Audra and Perry Register on March 13, 1933, in
Valdosta, GA. Dorothy, affectionately known as Stine, was the oldest daughter of eleven children.

Raised in the era of the Great Depression, Dorothy was taught useful habits of frugal living. It was said
that she could cut slices of cake so paper thin you could see through them.

Dorothy yearned for advancement in life, and was convinced that attaining a good education was the
key to success. The story is told that as a teenager, she picked cotton in the searing hot fields for little
pay. One day, she looked up to heaven and vowed before God, if the Lord got her out of that cotton
field, she nor her children would ever work in another cotton field again!

After graduating in the top of her class at Dasher High School, Dorothy enrolled at Fort Valley State
College, an historically Black, land-grant college founded in 1895 by former slaves. Her dream of earning
a college degree was dashed when the financial help she was receiving from her family ran out.

Dorothy persevered. She moved to Detroit, lived with a kind relative, worked and saved her money,
intending to resume her studies. That is, until a tall, dark and handsome gentleman from her high school
days in Valdosta wooed her and persuaded her to join him in Jersey City, NJ. Reuben S. Bass proposed
marriage, Dorothy accepted, the young couple wed on July 5, 1951, and from this union, five children
were born.

In 1972, Dorothy saw an opportunity to resume her education. She enrolled in Jersey City State College,
majored in mathematics, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. As a testament to Dorothy’s dedication
to higher education, all five children earned college degrees.

After her husband Reuben Bass’ untimely death in 1976, Dorothy became a single parent and supported
herself and her youngest son.

Romance bloomed again when Robert E. McCaskill, a widower and old high school classmate, got wind
of Dorothy’s changed marital status, and began a courtship that led to marriage on July 1, 1978. With
Eric in tow, Dorothy relocated to Valdosta to set up housekeeping with Robert in their hometown.
Robert’s five children and Dorothy’s five children became a blended family.

Dorothy was employed by the Park Avenue Bank where she rose through the ranks to the position of
head of the bookkeeping department, retiring after 25 years of distinguished service.

Dorothy was a devoted member of River Street Church of Christ, Valdosta, GA. She knew the lyrics of
scores of hymns which she loved to sing during Sunday church services. She was a skilled seamstress, a
gracious hostess, and an avid bowler, and she loved tending her plants and flowers.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her Husbands: Reuben S. Bass, and Robert E. McCaskill; Grandson
Byron L. Bass; Parents, Audra and Perry Register; Siblings: Mildred Simon, Willie James (Callie) Register, Alphonso Roosevelt (Bessie) Hall, Cameron (Gloria) Register, Jasper Register; and Sister-in-Love: Irene Davis.
Dorothy leaves to mourn her death Children: Yvette L. Nurse, Alicia D. Bass, Reuben Sam Bass, Dorothy
Eileen (Milford) Beals, and Eric B. Bass; Grandchildren: Keayon, Michael, Jamila, Aliya, Anisa, Eddie, Eric; David (Caylon), Lauren, Crystal, Katrina; Moriah, Jayden, and Chantel (Daniel); and Great-grandchildren: Jordyn, Zuri; Levi, Aubree, Prince, Amiya, Amora, Anaya and Daniel; Given Children: Beverly (Curtis) Wheeler, Loretta Randi (the late Milton) Clowers, Robert E. (Shelby) McCaskill Jr., and Kimberly McCaskill; Given Grandchildren: Cameron (Lance), Eric (Amy) McCaskill, Brandon, Marissa (Shane), Jordan (Katherine), Matthew; Siblings: Audra (Roosevelt) Cobb, Pearline Harris, Aurelia Jones,
Gwendolyn Thomas, Perry (Mary) Register; Sister-in-love, Ida Fragene; and many loving nieces,
nephews, cousins, friends, classmates, and her River Street Church of Christ family.
Dorothy will be remembered as a loving, kind and generous person who cherished her children and
family, and showed her love in so many beautiful ways.
A celebration of life for Ms. Dorothy McCaskill will be held on Tuesday, March 31 at 11:00 A. M. at River Street Church of Christ 619 River Street Brother Pete Stokes is the pastor and Brother Eric L Cureton, Sr. will officiate. The family will receive family and friends at the church from 10:00 A. M. until the time of the service on Tuesday morning. The burial will follow in the Irvin Hill Missionary Baptist Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the service, please join us at scottandrobertsmortuary.com to witness the home service of Ms. McCaskill.

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