It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Ricks Crumley of Valdosta, Georgia, born in Anniston, Alabama, who passed away on November 6, 2020, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Ricks and Rilla Maye Fowler Ricks; her daughter Jennifer Ehling; her stepmother Josie Padgette Ricks; her siblings, James Ricks and Lynn Ricks Hart; and her father-in-law L. A. Crumley.

She is survived by: her husband Lloyd E. Crumley of Valdosta; her children, Lloyd A. (Felicia Crumley), Timothy White of New Jersey and Teona Gumm of Kentucky; her grandchildren, Matthew (Deanna Ehling), Nathan (Arlene Ehling), Jonathan Ehling, Joseph Gumm, Lori Harrell, Aubree Crumely, Gracee Crumley and Lucy Gumm; her siblings, Douglas (Marcia Ricks), Donald Ricks, Doris Ricks-Lankford and Marilyn Gael Ricks; her mother-in-law Reba Crumley; and her siblings-in-law, Harry, LaVern Crumely, Tena, Don Dickson, Jena and Rev. Keith Sandlin. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McLane Funeral & Cremation Services

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December 10, 2020

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“Dorothy, my heart is breaking that we have lost you, my Sweet Sister! You have been a stronghold for our Family and such a huge Gift to All of us! And, we will miss you at all our Family Gatherings and Meals! Our memories of a Lifetime together gives us much to dwell on in our thoughts as we will forever cherish you and look forward to renewing our connection in Heaven—One Fine Day! We know you are already there, waiting for us too! I love you, my Sweet Sister and you live in my memory, forever”

December 10, 2020

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“In loving memory of Dorothy Ricks Crumley, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort., my Sweet Sister, Dorothy; I have loved you my whole life and am so glad that you had been given to me as my Sister! You are the Best sister I could have ever had! We were best Friends and did so much together! I love you and will miss you and look forward to the time when I am joined with you in Heaven to enjoy being together and praising God and visiting with all who have gone before us: I miss you!”

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Lake Park Church of God
900 W Marion Ave, Lake Park, GA 31636

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900 W Marion Ave, Lake Park, GA 31636

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