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Dorothy Halliburton peacefully returned to our Father, May 18, 2008, at age 95. She was born in El Dorado, the daughter of Edward N.F. and Lulu (R.) Witt. Dorothy was a devoted Christian and lifelong Presbyterian beginning with the First Presbyterian Church in El Dorado.

After graduating from high school, she went to the University of Arkansas; She was a Pi Phi member, and excellent student graduating early. She was employed in various positions in the numerous destinations she shared with her husband, Arthur, until his death in 1995. After they retired to Lottsburg, Va., Dorothy spent much of her time volunteering at the Northumberland Library, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Heathsville, VA 22473, and as a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Kilmarnock, VA 22482.

The family sincerely gives thanks for all the care from dedicated nurses aides and staff at The Lancashire in Killmarnock, VA 22482; Hospice of VA, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, VA 22560; and her physicians throughout the community.

Dorothy’s nearest relatives are nieces from her deceased sister, Virginia (W.) Sanders and brother, Robert E.Witt. The nieces are Sandra Sanders, Zoe (W.) Moorer, Rebecca (S.) Rea, and Jacquelyn (S.) Griffin.

Funeral arrangements are being made jointly through Currie Funeral Home and Young’s Funeral Directors in El Dorado. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Arlington Memorial Park with Dr. Daniel Loomis officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Young’s.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to a church of your choice or one of the churches mentioned; The Northumberland County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 131, Wicomico Church, VA 22579; Northumberland Public Library, Heathsville, VA 22473; or Barton Library, 200 E. Fifth St. El Dorado, AR 71730.