Obituary for Dorothy Medlin of Aberdeen

Dorothy “Dot” Medlin, 87 of Aberdeen, passed away on April 30, 2022 at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center in Sanford.

Born on January 6, 1935 in Moore County to the late John and Annie Belle Riley.  Born and raised in Aberdeen, she attended and graduated from Aberdeen High School.  She played on the girls’ basketball team at Aberdeen High School that was the first all-girls team to make it to a state level.  She loved playing Bingo and traveling.  She was a dedicated homemaker who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Medlin and one son, Terry Lee Medlin.

She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Medlin Smith (Mark) and Karen “Dee” Medlin Riley (Shawn); eight grandchildren, Richard Medlin (Tanya), Jonathan Medlin, Adam Medlin, Sydney Bryan (Byron), Taylor Smith (Brittany), Chad Smith, Brittney Phillips (Brock) and Paige Shoulders (Zach); also survived by four great grandchildren, Loralei, Parker, B.E. and Riley.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Bethesda Cemetery in Aberdeen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be left at:  www.bolesfuneralhome.com

Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.

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