Dorothea Evelyn, 93, of Benton passed peacefully from this life on the morning of May 18, 2022 at her home.  She was surrounded and supported by her loving family.  She loved shopping, talking with her friends and being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a very loving, caring, easy going, precious person.  She played the accordion and sang in church at Zion Hill Church of God, Benton, Arkansas.  Dorothea was joined in marriage to Wilson O. (Bill) Whitfield on March 16, 1947.  They celebrated 73 years together.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson O. (Bill) Whitfield, and her sister, Joyce Whitfield. She is survived by her sister, Louise Mixon of Knoxville, Tennessee; four children, Nancy Webb and her husband, Paul of Milton, Florida; Diane Hutchison and her husband, Mike of Benton; Larry Whitfield and his wife, Amy of Benton and Mark Whitfield and his wife, Tammy of Benton; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Jacob, Alicia, Amber, Emily, Heather, Ashley and Chad; fifteen great grandchildren and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly. The family would like to extend a special thank you and appreciation to Hospice Home Care of Little Rock, who lovingly was by our side in taking care of our precious mother.

Due to COVID concerns, the family has requested a graveside service.

The celebration of life will be held Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Fairplay Cemetery in Benton, Arkansas.

To sign Dorothea's online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com .