Dorothy Faye Clyatt passed away on July 14, 2026 after a brief illness, just a few days before her 98th birthday. 

Dorothy Faye was born on July 20, 1928, in Union County, Florida, to Paul and Loca Parrish Renfroe. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, J. C. Clyatt; her siblings, Conetha Renfroe, Navada Dukes, Eletha Malphurs, Eunice Evans, Loca “Tootsie” McDavid, Ella Mae Willis, T. L. Renfroe, Wilmer Renfroe, Reamer Renfroe; and her sons-in-law Bobby Simmons and Weggie Lawrence. 

She is lovingly survived by her children: Paula Lawrence, Greg (Debbie) Clyatt, Mona Simmons, and Jill (Billy) Townsend. 

Dorothy Faye was a cherished grandmother to Stacey (Ray) DePratter, Lindsey (Jeffrey) Ballance, Shannan (Will) Gressinger, Kayla (Jeremy) Connell, Dustin Brannan, Bridget (Trey) Hosford, Erica (Jonathan) Lawrence, and Dalton (Hannah) Townsend. 

She was also blessed with her great-grandchildren: Taylor (Kyle) Mosher, Landon DePratter, Gloree Ballance, Kali Kennington, Maverick Ballance, Abree Ballance, Jake Walker, Ava Walker, Tanner Connell, Judd Connell, Tripp Connell, Berkley Gressinger, Brooklynn Gressinger, Destin Hosford, Sydney Hosford, Harper Hosford, Sawyer Lawrence, Hampton Lawrence, and Graham Townsend. 

Her legacy continues through her great-great-granddaughter, Olivia Mosher. 

Dorothy Faye was a devoted homemaker and a faithful Christian. She was a longtime member of Providence Village Baptist Church, where her faith was evident in the way she lived her life. She was devoted to her family, and her home was a place of love, warmth, and unwavering support. Her life was marked by deep faith, enduring love, and a steadfast commitment to those she held dear. 

Dorothy Faye held a special place in the hearts of her family, who lovingly knew her as “Pete” or “Aunt Pete.” The nickname was given to her by her father and remained a cherished part of her identity throughout her life. Her siblings, nieces, and nephews continued to call her by this beloved name, a reflection of the love and closeness they shared. 

Dorothy Faye’s gentle spirit, unwavering faith, and unconditional love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing that she is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, whom she faithfully served throughout her life. We also find peace in believing that she has been joyfully reunited with the love of her life, her devoted husband, J. C. After years apart, we can only imagine the happiness of that long-awaited reunion. Though we will miss her every day, we are grateful for the love, faith, and countless memories she leaves with us. Her legacy will live on in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and generations to come.

A service to honor Dorothy's life will be held Friday, July 17, 2026, at Providence Village Baptist Church beginning at 11:00am. A visitation time will be held one hour prior. Dorothy will be laid to rest beside her J.C. at Old Providence Baptist Church Cemetery immediately following the service.