Dorothy Anne Woolderink

Dorothy passed away on March 18, 2016 in Gainesville, at her home with family by her side. Born February 23, 1946 in Gainesville, she was one of nine children born to Mable and Howard Mauldin.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter Sandy and her husband Rick; daughter Angie Hallmark; son Allen Beaver and his wife Cherry, all of Gainesville. She is also survived by her brother Leon Mauldin and his wife Patsy of Gainesville; sister Rosemary Middleton; sister Dolly Boyd; and sister Linda Matthews and her husband Tony. She had 7 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gerrit Woolderink; sister Ruth Hoover; brother Bill Mauldin; brother Larry Mauldin; and brother Harry Mauldin.

Dorothy taught cosmetology at NCTC and was a hairdresser for a number of years, before opening her own beauty salon. After selling the salon, she started working at Valenite, then went on to Weber until her retirement in 2012.

Dorothy rarely met a stranger. She loved raising and breeding her pet wolves, and working outside in her yard and flowerbeds. She had a deep love for country, gospel, and bluegrass music. She enjoyed playing her guitar, and spending time with family.

A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with the pastor Brent Jones officiating. The family will be available for visitation on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Matt Beaver, Ryan Bartush, Gene Mauldin, Dale Cloer, Steve Cloer, and Ricky Pence.