Dorothy Avery Brock

Dorothy Avery Brock, 90

Dorothy Avery Brock of Waverly passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at her residence.

Dorothy was born October 19, 1931 in Decatur County, Georgia to the late John and Ruby Avery; she moved to Waverly from Georgia in 1952. Dorothy was a retired citrus grader for 46 years for Waverly Growers before retiring. She liked watching movies and reading books before losing her sight. She was a true Gunsmoke and soap opera fan.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Brock in 2012; sisters, Francis Avery Williams (Husband - E.A. Buster) of Camillia, GA, Reba Avery Brooks (Husband - J.W.) of Kingsport, Tenn.; Brother, Charles (C.D.) Daniel Avery (Wife - Martha) of Cairo, GA; and son-in-law, Larry White.

She is survived by her daughter, Delores White of Waverly; son, Dennis Brock of Winter Haven; grandchildren, Aubrey W. Davis (Olivia), Leigh LaRue (Daniel), Julie Diane Sing (Andy), Christopher White, and Candace (Joseph) Davi; great-grandchildren, Hunter Brock Davis, Lillian Chrystine Davis, Landon LaRue, Addison LaRue, Avery Sing, Nathan Sing, Kendall Davi, and Palmer Davi; many nieces and nephews; and three cousins.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2022, at Waverly Baptist Church with Rev. David Durham officiating. Another funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Ivey Funeral Home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Interment will follow at Brock Cemetery in Climax, Georgia.