Dorothy Evelyn Willoughby, 89 of Clinton, MS passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born Wednesday, June 21, 1933 in Tylertown, Mississippi.

A graveside service will be held at Sartinville Cemetery in Jayess, Mississippi on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Bro. Ramey Hankins officiating. Hartman Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Dorothy was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton, Mississippi where she served her Lord faithfully as a member of the WMU and participating in the "Seasoned with Love Ministry" at 1 ^st Baptist Clinton providing meals for families that had lost loved ones. She made a bunt cake that she was famous for.  Outside of her church activities she enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flowers, watching the birds, playing cards with friends, and collecting dishes. She enjoyed listening to Elvis and watching his movies.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ross Otis Willoughby; father Robert E Cooper;  mother Mary Christine Johnson Cooper;  and brother Chester Hamer Cooper.

Survivors include her sons Gary Ross Willoughby (Mary Elizabeth) and Barry Lynn Willoughby (Sharron); grandsons Bradley Gary Willoughby, Samuel Ross Willoughby and Matthew Hegwood Willoughby (Ginny);  granddaughter Maribeth McMillan (David);  great grandsons Clayton Willoughby, Hayes Willoughby, Lewis Willoughby, Jacob McMillan and Brett McMillan;  great granddaughter Harper Willoughby; sister Shelby Jean Buchanan;  along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Willoughby, Bradley Willoughby, Samuel Willoughby, David McMillan, Robert Rone, and Trent Jackson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Willoughby, Barry Willoughby, and Andy Laurance.

Donations can be made to The Seasoned with Love Ministry at:

First Baptist Church Clinton

100 East College Street

Clinton, MS 39056

An online guestbook may be signed at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com