Dorothy Elizabeth Duckett
August 5, 1943 ~ December 19, 2020
Dorothy Elizabeth Duckett,77, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. Born on August 5, 1943 she was the loving daughter of the late Catherine Elizabeth Crim and Calvin Samuel Crim and John Derkis Gatton. Dorothy was the loving wife of James David Duckett, whom she married on June 8, 1963 in Lexington Park Baptist Church Lexington Park, MD. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Michelle Lynn Bell (Jeff), three grandchildren; Michaela Bell, Shannon Duckett, and Savannah Bell-Bussler. Along with her brothers John Gatton (Peewee) of Glen burnie, MD, and James “Jimmy” Gatton of Florida. She was preceded in death by her son James Michael Duckett, and brother Richard (Calvert) Crim.
Dorothy enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, and watching the Baltimore Orioles.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD; where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop William McClean officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Bell, Robert (Bobby) Fross, James (Jimmy) Gatton, Mark Dill, Jackie Crim and Austin Ubalde.
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Aunt Dor Dor was a great woman. I have many fond memories of her as I grew up. Sorry I can’t make the trip back home to lay her to rest. Uncle Dave and Michelle, you guys are in my thoughts.
Aunt Dor Dor always greeted me with a smile and affectionate, “hey peanuts”. Even when she was sick or not feeling well, she had a smile. She never judged, only loved endlessly. Her beautiful handwriting….the way her face smelled when she held me tight for a hug, is forever etched into my memory. I love you, aunt dor dor.
Thank you, for loving us.
Michelle and Uncle Dave-
I am sending love and strength to you. Love you
David and family I’m so very sorry for your loss. God bless you all. —Crystal
Aunt Dor Dor.. I will always remember the memories we had of me running to your house hiding from
Mom and Daddy, shopping trips, and Roy Rogers dinners. Hearing you call me Amberlynn. You could light up a room with your smile and laugh. Your hugs were like mother, kept secrets like a sister, and loved me like a friend. I will love you always and miss you.
Uncle Dave and Michelle, my thought are with you both during this time. All my love.
Dave I was shocked to learn of Dorothy passing. I will always remember her kindness along with yours and your son Michael playing cards with me as I stayed with your mom in Clements. Prayers for you and family.
Michelle and Family We are sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Jim and Linda
Dave, Michelle and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was always kind, loving, and a true friend to our family. She was like a second Mother to Andrea, and a supportive friend during the most difficult time of our lives when Andrea’s Dad passed away. We are truly grateful for having known Dorothy. She will always be in our heart, we will miss her greatly.
Michelle, we love you. We hold your family in the Light as you go forward with the memories of Dorothy’s love. Julie and Andrea Kirk
My prayers are with the whole family, I remember she was
the most amazing Lady, for friends and family . She would always help anyone who needed her at the time of any crisis.I remember me and my Mom on weisman rd,we were off from school on Feb 22 and we were up at Dorothy and Daves house we were have such a great day. Dorothy’s B day was August 5 and my b day was August 16 2 Leos. She also loved dogwood trees. I remember a bad snow took hers out and she wanted to get another one with she did. I was so blessed to have known her all of my life God protect the family with love. Love to all Carol
My prayers are with the family,