Dorothy "Dot" Robertson Mims, was born April 26, 1930, and died on July 18, 2015 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center, Gainesville, FL. She was born to Ernestine Acy Robertson and Willie Clinton Robertson, in Carroll County, MS. and was a long time resident of Carroll and Leflore Counties. The last six years she lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Gainesville, FL. Dot worked for many years at Supreme Electronics of Greenwood, MS. She was married 63 years to Houston Mims, who preceded her in death in 2010. She was a member of the West President Church of Christ, Greenwood, MS.

Dot and Houston enjoyed their country home in Carroll County. Hospitality and good food flowed out of her kitchen for family and friends alike. She loved preserving all the bounty of their garden and sharing with everyone. She loved crafting and sewing. Her granddaughters enjoyed many beautiful handmade dresses. While in Florida, she delighted in spending time with and loving on her great-grandchildren. After moving to Florida, she made many friends with the Prime Timers group from the Campus Church of Christ. We will all miss her hospitality and good conversations.

She leaves one daughter, Debbie Callens and beloved son-in-law, Jerry Callens, Gainesville, FL. She is survived by two granddaughters, Megan Eppler (Chris), Tampa, FL, and Brittany Callens, Tallahassee, FL, and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Eva Robertson Ford, Greenwood, MS. and one brother, Carl Robertson of Old Town, Idaho. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her sister, Willie Mae Coward and one brother, Spann Robertson.

There will be a visitation on FridayJuly 24, 20015 at the Wilson and Knight Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 pm. Interment will be private for family. On Saturday, July 25, 2015 there will be a "Memorial Reception" open to the public. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the West President Church of Christ in Greenwood from 1p.m. to 2:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Christian Family Services, 2720 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, or to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606.