Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathFeb 20, 2026, Rockingham County, North Carolina566
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BirthDec 15, 1927, Rockingham County, North Carolina470
BurialReidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina470
FatherCecil Savage CLYMER Sr. (1902-1981)
MotherPearl JARMAN (1902-1991)
MarriageOct 9, 1948, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina404
ChildrenBrian Lee (1961-2023)
Obituary Online notes for Dorothy Mae WATKINS
Dorothy Watkins Clymer
September 11, 1930 — February 20, 2026
Reidsville
Dorothy Watkins Clymer, 95, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Reidlawn Cemetery.
Dorothy was born in Rockingham County to the late Rufus H. Watkins and Bessie Knight Watkins.
She was a devoted mother who found joy in caring for others and always put her family first. Her life was firmly grounded in her faith, which guided her through both joyful and difficult seasons. Today, she has seen Jesus.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas F. Clymer; her son, Brian Lee Clymer; her brothers, William Watkins, Franklin Watkins, and Rufus Watkins, Jr.; and her sisters, Schelvia Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Butch Clymer and wife Janey; daughter-in-law, Patsy Clymer; sister-in-law, Wanda Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reidsville Alliance Church, 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, NC 27320.
https://www.wilkersonfuneral.com/obituaries/dorothy-clymer 566
September 11, 1930 — February 20, 2026
Reidsville
Dorothy Watkins Clymer, 95, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Reidlawn Cemetery.
Dorothy was born in Rockingham County to the late Rufus H. Watkins and Bessie Knight Watkins.
She was a devoted mother who found joy in caring for others and always put her family first. Her life was firmly grounded in her faith, which guided her through both joyful and difficult seasons. Today, she has seen Jesus.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas F. Clymer; her son, Brian Lee Clymer; her brothers, William Watkins, Franklin Watkins, and Rufus Watkins, Jr.; and her sisters, Schelvia Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Butch Clymer and wife Janey; daughter-in-law, Patsy Clymer; sister-in-law, Wanda Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reidsville Alliance Church, 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, NC 27320.
https://www.wilkersonfuneral.com/obituaries/dorothy-clymer 566