Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Tallent King

June 4, 1934 - March 9, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Tallent King, 86, of Hartwell, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home. Mrs. King was a former battery filler for Springs Industries. She was a nursery worker for more than 30 years at the First Baptist Church of Hartwell, where all the children called her “Ms. Dot”. Mrs. King was also a Shrinette for several years, and a member of the Mt. Olivet Church of God. Survivors include a son: Roger Harris (Andi) of Hartwell; one brother: Bobby Tallent of Charlotte, NC; one sister: Lillie Mae Springs of Winter Haven, FL; two granddaughters that she thought of like the daughters she never had: Angie Scarborough and Traci Moon both of Elberton; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren: and six great-great grandchildren. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her parents; first husband: Jimmy Harris; second husband Clyde “C.L.” King; four sons: Billy Harris, Dennis Harris, John Harris, Jerry Harris; and several brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Olivet Church of God. Other times the family will be at their respective homes. Funeral services for Mrs. Dot King will be held Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Olivet Church of God with Rev. Wesley Allen and Mr. Fred Greenway officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Church of God Cemetery. Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the Mt. Olivet Church of God, 2088 Beacon Light Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643 or First Baptist Church of Hartwell Children’s Ministries, 81 E. Howell St, Hartwell, GA 30643. The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.