Mrs. Dorothy Cheek Owens, age 92, of Lavonia, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home, with her family gathered around her, following an extended illness.
Born August 30, 1925, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Ezra Hearn Cheek and Almera Walters Cheek. She graduated from Lavonia High School and retired from AT&T as a clerk. Mrs. Owens was a member of Fairview Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Johnny Owens; and son: Michael Borum.
Mrs. Owens is survived by her daughter-in-law: Cynthia Borum; brother: Benny Cheek; sister: Annie Ruth Tiller; grandchildren: William & Lacey Borum and Angela & Curtis Jarrett; great-grandchildren: Kristen Jarrett, Stephen Jarrett, Connor Borum and Carter Borum; and her special cat: Autumn.
The funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2018 at the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia with Rev. Bruce Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Church (UMC) Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 2:00 p.m. until the service. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to North East Georgia Animal Shelter, 870 Bear Creek Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.