Dorothy Gore Gholston

June 23, 1945 - December 8, 2020

Dorothy Gore Gholston, of Lithonia, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Born in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Robert and Catherine Gore; she was preceded in death by a loving brother and sister; Lewis Gore and Helen Gore Miree. Dorothy accepted Christ at a young age, and was baptized at Ushers Temple C.M.E. Church in Fort Valley, GA. Dorothy graduated from H. A. Hunt High School, and Fort Valley State University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in business education. She retired from Dekalb County Government in ‘2000. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend to many who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 50 years (Verdas), a daughter (Rita), a son (Jay), her twin sister (Doris), sisters, Rosa Walker and Erma Killings, a brother (Bobby), and a loving niece (Ruthanne Tolliver). A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, a family company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.