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Dora Peavy Obituary

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Dora Peavy

Milton, FL

March 22, 1952 - September 12, 2017

Dora Peavy Obituary

Dora Suzette Mote Peavy, 65, of Berrydale, passed away TuesdaySeptember 12, 2017, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Brewton, Alabama, on March 22, 1952, to William Terrell Mote and Alice Mote. She began her career with the Department of Corrections in 1990 at Century Correctional Institution. She later transferred to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office as a Detention Deputy and remained there until her retirement in 2006. She enjoyed spending time at the creek, cooking with family and fishing. She spent her retirement years caring for her grandchildren, and spending time with family and friends. She was a believer in our Lord, Jesus Christ, and found great strength through Him. She is preceded in death by her father, William Terrell Mote; her paternal grandparents, Nova C. and Dora L. (Venie) Mote; and her maternal grandparents, John H. and Omie Allen. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, three children, Robert Ifft, Jr., of Cottondale, Florida, Kristin Gavin (Aliston), of Berrydale, Florida, and Philip Ifft, of Berrydale, Florida; three grandchildren, Garrett Ifft, Abbey Gavin and Kayla Ifft; her mother, Alice Mote; two sisters, Annette Brossard and Sandra Mote-Hatcher; and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2017, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in her name to a charity or church of your choice.

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