Dortha Oakes
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Dortha N. Oakes, 90, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born October 5, 1932 to Jessie and Mary Faye Riggs. She began civil service career at Great Lakes Naval Supply Depot. Retired from USDA, Farmers Home Administration after 30 years of service and was 1st female Assistant County Supervisor for the state of Mississippi in Clay County. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Services for Mrs. Oakes will be Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 1:00pm at United Funeral Service with Bro. Andrew Chesteen officiating. A visitation will be from 11:00am until the start of the service at 1:00 also at United.
She is survived by two daughters; Trisha Kitchens (Dave), and Carla Ratliff, one sister, Myra Pearce, three grandchildren; Ben Kitchens (Stephanie), Sam Kitchens (Sara), and Mary Katherine Kitchens, and seven great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Dr. William Oakes.
For online condolences please visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com United is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Union Grove Baptist Church at 225 Brewer Rd. Tremont, MS 38876.