Dorothy M. Bechiom Waycross, Georgia Obituary

Dorothy M. Bechiom

Mrs. Dorothy M. Bechiom, 83, passed away Wednesday (February 3, 2021) at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late James R. Day and Minnie Lee Day. She was a homemaker and bookkeeper for Bechiom Welding for many years. She was also a member of Waresboro Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Bechiom; a brother, Roger W. Day, Sr.; and three half-siblings, Robert Hagen, Butch Hagen, and Gwen Smith. She is survived by six children, Jimmy Bechiom (wife Lorene) of Waycross, Brenda Inman of Waycross, Linda Bechiom of Greenville, GA, Cindy Bechiom of Waycross, Rev. David Bechiom (wife Lindy) of Waycross, and Sheila Thornton of Bristol; 12 grandchildren, Jimmie Nell Long (husband Rev. Trent), Loretta Lynn (husband Jamie), Wendy Weed (husband Adam), Stacey Steedley (husband Beaver), Jamie Inman (wife Brittany), Greg Taylor (wife Samantha), Joshua Robert Taylor, Mindy Walker, Mollie Eunice (husband Austin), Weston Bechiom (wife Nikki), Maegan Bechiom, and Zac Thornton; 14 great grandchildren, Braxton Long, Ryder Long, Madison Saro (husband Caleb), Jade Lynn, Samantha Goettie, Jackson Spikes, Kyndall Taylor, Kaiden Fogle, Shooter Bechiom, Axton Bechiom, Waylon Carter, Tobi Eunice, Blane Smith, and Beck Lynn; one great great grandchild, Baker Saro; step-grandchildren, Christa Walker, Rocky Walker, Haley Rigdon (Josh), Jacob Steedley, Colby Steedley, and Caitlyn Steedley; five half-siblings, Paul Hagen (wife Karen), Charlotte Steverson, Diane Strickland, Becky Thrift (husband Wayne), and Rose Mary Knight; a special friend, Heidi Bagley; and beloved dog, Scrappy and granddogs, Cotten, Bobo, and Levi. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday (February 7, 2021) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cox Creek Cemetery in Waresboro. The family will begin receiving friends at the funeral home on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
May 8, 1937 - February 3, 202105/08/193702/03/2021
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Brenda Bechiom Inman
July 30, 2021
My last nite with mama bittersweet..the best mama ever. The morning she slipped away last thing she said to me was...take me to the kitchen her favorite place next to church..she loved Jesus now he has my mama .wi be best day when I see my Jesus. And my mama & daddy
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Donna Whitted
February 8, 2021
Heaven gained a Beautiful angel! Love and prayers to the Bechiom family. Donna and Scott Whitted
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Heather smith
February 7, 2021
Our deepest sympathies are with you all. God bless! Mike and Heather Smith
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NIna Jo Tuten
February 7, 2021
Donnie and I are so sorry for the loss of your Mother! Mrs. Bechiom was one of the finest, sweetest friend we had the privilege of loving and knowing! Our prayers are with each of you! May God comfort you all in the days to come! Bro Donnie & NIna Jo Tuten
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Debbie Nix
February 7, 2021
I don’t have words to describe how much I love respect and admire my aunt Dot! She definitely is the kindest sweetest best lady I’ve ever known. I am so sorry for your loss!
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Thomas Williams
February 6, 2021
We had the privilege of having Robert and Dorothy Bechoim as church members for about seven years. They were wonderful, Christian people, and the kind of members that every pastor treasures. Bonnie and I are saddened by the loss of Mrs. Dorothy. She was a kind, grac... Continue Reading
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Tribute Store
February 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss!! She was truly a wonderful woman. Praying for peace and comfort in the days to come.
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Ann, Aron, and Savannah
February 6, 2021
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Pence Evans
February 6, 2021
Mrs Bechiom was the sweetest of ladies. I have fond memories of the times that I would call on your Dad at his welding shop and be invited to eat lunch with them. Of course she would have a feast prepared. She treated me like one of the family. Debbie and I we be praying... Continue Reading
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Brenda. Bechiom Inman
February 5, 2021
Iam my mamas keeper I heard her last words never in a million years. was I ready to see her go. I crushed my heart Ive been living with since June of 2016 since my accident I truly believe God had a hand in it to keep me with my mama cause he knew he would want only ... Continue Reading