Dorothy Priddy

Dorothy Page Wiggs Priddy passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on September 29, 2018.

Born August 7, 1917, in Louisburg, N.C. to Mozelle and Spencer Wiggs, Sr., Dorothy spent her childhood in Louisburg.  She moved to Winston-Salem in 1937 at the encouragement of aunts and uncles, joining them in a family business, Morrisette's Department Store.

From 1942 to 1984, she was employed with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in various accounting/clerical roles.  She and husband "Mack" enjoyed life together for many years in Ardmore and then in the Meadowbrook community of Clemmons.  Dorothy spent her last 12 years at Homestead Hills Retirement Community in Winston-Salem.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Matthew Dread Priddy (2005) and her grandson Zachary Christopher Priddy (2016).  She is survived by her son Michael Dread Priddy (Susanne), granddaughter Michelle Priddy Stancil (Greg), step-granddaughter Hannah Sartelle McDonald, five great grandchildren, three step-great grandchildren and dear family friends Bob and Marianne Steagall.  Dorothy was the last remaining of six Wiggs children and is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Lovingly referred to as "Boo" by her family and "Dot" by many friends, Dorothy was a life-long member, first, of Louisburg Baptist Church and then First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem.  She enjoyed jewelry-making, crocheting and needlepoint, having crafted more than 200 hand-made afghans over the years as well as numerous pieces of needlework.  She loved shopping and was once featured in the Winston-Salem newspaper about her collection of matching purses and shoes.

The family wishes to thank the staff, caregivers and residents of Homestead Hills who befriended Dorothy during her entire residency.  They also greatly appreciate Trellis Supportive Services, and the staff and caregivers of Homestead Hills for their special comfort efforts in recent times.

Arrangements are by Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Pkwy., Winston-Salem, N.C.  The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Hayworth-Miller, with visitation beforehand at 1:00 p.m.  Interment will follow immediately at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 3250 High Point Rd., Winston-Salem.

Memorial donations may be made to the Priddy Family Fund, a scholarship fund at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education established by the family in honor of Dorothy's 100th birthday in 2017.  Checks should be made payable to UNC-CH Foundation with fund #223407 or Priddy Family Fund written on the memo line.  Please mail checks to UNC Chapel Hill School of Education, Attn: Development, Peabody Hall, Suite 101, Campus Box 3500, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.