of Little Rock, AR

March 19, 1927 - March 22, 2025

Dorothy J. Withers ''Thompson'' of Little Rock passed away early on March 22, 2025. She was a charter member of Rosedale Baptist Church where she served as church secretary until completing her service at age 84. She was a current member of Spring Creek Baptist Church Benton. She was past Worthy Matron, a 50-year member and long-time secretary at Jennie B. Hopkins #79 Order of the Eastern Star. She was an employee of Fausett Mortgage and retired from Regions Mortgage. She had been a business owner alongside her husband of "Withers Gulf" and "Withers U-Haul". She was honored by the John Barrow neighborhood association as one of the ''Women of Stamina'' award recipient.

She is survived by her children, Bill (Alice), Bob and Becky Looney (Terry); five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her siblings, Mary Watson, Joe Thompson, Ruth Cary, Doyle Thompson, Rachel Reed, Esther Brown and Michael Thompson. She is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Withers; her parents, Vernie Lee Roller and Eugene G. Thompson; her siblings, Bill, Gene, Jimmy and Johnny Thompson and Sue Beeson.

Her hobbies included reading, playing the piano, crocheting and sewing. She sang solos at church and participated in the choir. She provided many programs for the Eastern Star. She was known for her compassion, wisdom and strength. She was incredibly supportive of her children and their families instilling the love of Christ and helping them understand making a difference.

She was a resident at Evergreen Living Center in Bryant where she continued to have a major impact on staff and residents. Our heartfelt thank you for the care and respect provided to our mother during her time with you.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 with a visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home 10900 I-30. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Arkansas Alzheimer's Assn.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com