Jollie D. Carver age 92 of Baker, Florida passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Baker, Florida. Jollie was born on April 29, 1932 in Culleoka, Texas to Hartley and Allene Dotson. Jollie was a graduate of Princeton High School as a valedictorian of her class. She moved to Okaloosa County in the early 1960’s from Pilot Point, Texas and has been a resident ever since.
Jollie was a Texas Instruments Technician, secretary at Fairchild Industries, a homemaker and a substitute teacher for the schools in Baker and Holt, Florida. She was a faithful member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Baker, Florida where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and a chairmen of the fellowship committee for many years.
Jollie loved gardening/yard work, caring for her loved ones, extending a welcome to others at her church and will always be remembered for the delicious food she whipped up in her kitchen.
Jollie is preceded in death by her parents, Carson Hartley Dotson and Thelma Allene Jackson Dotson, her brothers, Glenn, Jerry and Dale Dotson and her sister, Evelyn Roper.
Jollis is survived by her children, Donald Bowen (Wanda), Richard Bowen (Lichu), Sandra Adams (Bob), Alice Moulton (Steven), six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and numerous blended family members.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024 beginning at 3;00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Baker, Florida with Pastor Darren Williams officiating. Burial to follow at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 15, 2024 between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
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Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Becca Beckham
July 13, 2024, 5:46 pm
Jollie was so much fun to be around as we grew up in Texas. I remember what a good cook she was and how she loved to see everyone enjoying her food. Jollie loved everyone and made you feel very special when you were around her. Jollie was always happy and her happiness was contagious! We will all miss her very much. Blessings for all of us is to know she is with our Lord in heaven!
Becky Steele
July 15, 2024, 9:14 pm
Alice and Sandy know that today as you lay your beautiful momma to rest I am thinking about you and praying for you both. Thou I only lived in Baker full-time until the 3rd grade she always made me feel right back at home with every hug when we came to visit. She is a precious lady and I’ll cherish those hugs until I see her again.
Becky