Dorothy “Dot” Florence McMahon, 94, a resident of Fairhope the past 15 years, passed away Sept. 14, 2014.
Dot spent most of her life as a homemaker, mainly in her native hometown of Riverton, N.J. and her “Southern” home, Dothan.
She was active in women’s organizations.
She was always known for her wonderful meals and special desserts. She loved entertaining family and friends, and will be remembered for her elegant entertainment presentation, as an excellent hostess and for her high sense of fashion. No matter the occasion, she always looked and dressed in refinery whether out for an evening or to the grocery store.
Dorothy McMahon was preceded in death by her husband, John Paul McMahon, who was general manager of E.W. Twitchell Inc. in Dothan; her parents, Harvey Harrison and Lillian Denneler Harrison; sisters, Eleanor (Edgar) Old and Mary (James) Gray, all of whom were from her native South Jersey; and lastly her caine pug, Spanky.
Dorothy McMahon is survived by her daughter, Barbara McMahon Dempsey of Fairhope; grandchildren, John (Lynn) Dempsey of Birmingham, Neil Dempsey of Fairhope and Barbara (Ronan) McSharry of Fairhope; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Collins, Connor and Darby Dempsey, all of Fairhope. She is also survived by her niece, Gail (Michael) Dunn of Bethlehem, Pa.; great-niece and nephews, Michael (Kim) Dunn, Jill (Tim) Jones and Ryan (Ellen) Dunn of Bethlehem Pa.; great-great-nieces and nephews; and her cousins, Elaine Friday Marvel of Riverton, N.J., Donald (Nancy) Friday of Ocean City, N.J. and Brandon Friday of Philadelphia, Pa.
The family extends deep gratitude to hospice, especially Tonia, nurse; Linda, caregiver; and Alice, caregiver.
A graveside memorial service given by the Rev. Ovie Moore will be held at Colony Cemetery in Fairhope at the family's discretion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Union Ministries, 817 Estella St., Fairhope, AL 36532, or Mercy Medical Hospice, P.O. Box 1090, Daphne, AL 36526.
Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes funeral Home and Crematory, Daphne.
