Dorsie King Sappington

Dorsie Sappington, 65, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Midtown Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held at Glenn Anthony Baptist Church, 1109 39th Street, Columbus, GA, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 beginning at 12:00 P.M. EST.  The family will receive friends Friday, January 26, 2018 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. EST.  

Dorsie was born July 10, 1952 in Spokane, WA, to the parents of Arthur “Buster” King and Delores King.  She was a member of Glen Anthony Baptist Church. She was also a Real Estate Agent for Jim Tally Realty. Dorsie enjoyed reading, as well as engaging in artistic and creative hobbies such drawing and painting. She also enjoyed and had a great interest in botany.  Dorsie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She cherished spending time with her family and grandchildren.  She will forever be missed.   

Other than her parents, Dorsie is predeceased by her husband David Sappington and sister Sandy Collier.

Dorsie’s survivors include her daughter, Angel Resendez (Shannon) of Columbus, GA; son, Joe Petty (Cherie) of Seale, AL; two sisters, Jolene Burgess (Mike) of Hamilton, GA and Terri Monte of Columbus, GA; three grandchildren, Ciera and Kamden Petty and Emily Peardon; nieces, Tiffany Staubitz (Donny) of Phenix City, AL and Britteny French (Tim) of Prattville, AL; nephews, AJ Tindall (Danielle) of Columbus, GA and Brian Province (Jennifer) of LaGrand, OR; great nieces and nephews, Chance and Kayla Burgess, Parker Tindell, Adam French and many other great nieces and nephews that were very special to Dorsie; two Aunts, Frances Frye and Beth McKenney; her best friend and soul sister, Kemis Massey (John) of Columbus, GA and her dog, Scrappy Fur Baby.

Flowers will be accepted, or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children’s Miracle Network.