Funeral services for Dorothy Lee Skipper-Pilgreen, age 75 of Ruston will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Leroy Skipper officiating. Internment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.

Dorothy Lee Skipper-Pilgreen was the daughter of Walter "Skin" Skipper and Eula Noles. She was born in Ruston, Louisiana on April 6, 1945. Dorothy went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2020. She had seven siblings – Sonny Barrett, David Skipper, Walter "Tootie" Skipper, Gracie Snipe, Margie Reeves, Bernice Rose and Chester Skipper. Dorothy was a devoted wife to Richard Elmer Pilgreen. She was a caring mother to Tanya Davidson-Needham, Shelia Davidson-Cook, Fred Mitchell Davidson, Valarie Pilgreen-Cain, Katie Pilgreen-Kimbell, Melissa Pilgreen-Young and Richard Clay Pilgreen. Dorothy was a loving grandmother and great grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Those who knew Dorothy best would say she is rejoicing in heaven and happy to be with the love of her life, Elmer Pilgreen, her parents and her siblings. Dorothy was known to loved ones as Aunt Dot, Granny or Granny Goose. She was a caretaker. Dorothy took care of her siblings, her children, her nieces, and her grandchildren. She loved to share stories of her childhood, her marriage, and raising her kids. Aunt Dot was a very strong-willed person who spoke her mind and stood up for her loved ones. Dorothy lived in the home with her son, Clay Pilgreen, his wife Renee, and her two grandchildren Raegan and Ethan Pilgreen. She loved her family dearly. Granny taught her daughter in law how to love a strong minded Pilgreen man with grace. Dorothy taught her granddaughter Raegan a good work ethic and to chase her dreams. She taught her grandson Ethan how to be patient to become a good caretaker to his family. Dorothy taught her son, Clay, how to love his family, provide for his family and value his family. Her smile and laughter will be missed in a home she that help build.

The family is very grateful for Gail, Connie and Amber Skipper for loving Aunt Dot and taking care of her. She loved you all and enjoyed the talks, lunches, and trips she made with them.

She is preceded in death by parents: Walter "Skin" Skipper and wife Eula Noles-Skipper; husband: Elmer Pilgreen; daughter: Tanya Needham; son: Fred Mitchell Davidson; four brothers: Sonny Barrett, David Skipper, Walter "Tootie" Skipper, Chester Skipper and three sisters: Gracie Snipe, Margie Reeves, and Bernice Rose.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Perkins, Cody Colvin, Terry Rose, Riley Rose, James Fletcher, and Alex Fletcher. Honorary pallbearer is Ethan Pilgreen.

Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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