Dorothy Butler Bull

September 27, 1927 ~ September 24, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Dorothy Butler Bull, 85, passed away peacefully at Brooks Howell Home on September 24, 2013.
Born September 27, 1927, in Sevier County, Tennessee, Dot was the daughter of the late Henry Proffitt and Elsie McMahan Lily. She moved to Asheville in 1944 to receive nurses training at Mission Hospital where the Mission Belle worked until her retirement.
Dot was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Joseph Ralph Bull, Jr.; an infant son, Joseph R. Bull III; and eight siblings. She is survived by daughters Sue B. Cox and Norma B. Spencer and her husband Bob; grandchildren Jennifer A. Hester (John), Brian Cox, Sara C. Ford (Rob), and Robbie Spencer (Andi); and twin great-grandsons Joseph Bull and Joshua Carson Spencer.
She was a member of the Rhododendron Club, the Good Sam's Club, and the Golden Girls. She and Ralph were members of The West Asheville Highlanders square dancers. Dot enjoyed sewing, reading, and cooking. An elder in the PCUSA, she was a long time active member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave., with the Rev. Kent Smith officiating, with visitation immediately following.
Interment will be Monday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Candler.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to her church at 690 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, per Dot's request.
Thanks for all the great memories and love your family shared/shares with us. Know we love you all and are here for you!
Sallie & Mack
Norma, so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Please know that I am holding you and your family up in Prayer. May you all find comfort from The Lord in the days ahead. hugs, Dottie Burge
With her great love at long last, she will be missed greatly. We loved her when we met her at the wedding of John & Jennifer. Our prayers are with you all. Linda
Praying for a Peace that only God can give at a time like this…
Dot was a lovely friend and great source of inspiration. She carries over to as loving and caring a family as I have ever known. May God continue to carry you in the palm of his hand.
Sue I pray God’s peace be with you at the time of the loss of your wonderful mother. I know how close you were to your mom better than anyone and she was always like a mom to me as well and no one ever treated me any better than granny, I have missed seeing her over the past few years
My life was made better by having met this wonderful, precious Christian lady. I know all of you will miss her. May God give you all the peace you need in the days ahead.
I am happy that she is at peace, but will miss her smiling face
Very sorry to hear of Dot’s passing. She and Ralph were always a joy to be with. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Paul Ownbey
Ralph and Dot were my parents’ best friends when I was a little boy. I have loved both of them for as long as I can remember. We will miss her, but they are together again in heaven.
We are sorry for your loss, Dot was an amazing woman. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one and are in my thoughts and prayers
Sending my Aunt Dot ‘Happy Birthday’ wishes in Heaven.
Dear Sue Ellen , Norma Jean and families,
I am overwhelmed with memories of the fun and laughter we have shared through the years. Ralph used to pick me up (I was an infant) on his way to Get Dot and off we all would go on their date! That was many years ago. Through the years as I became an adult and married, Dom and I would meet them in Maine and camp together. We had some wonderful picnics, and shared many a lobster dinner together.
I was so fortunate to have visited just one year ago to see Dot, and spent some time together. She was a very special part of my life and always will be. I am sad that I could not have gotten there for one more visit with her. I feel blessed to have had the time with her that I did, and blessed that she and Ralph were part of my life. I loved them both dearly, and feel happy for her that they are reunited in heaven. Love to you all, Ruth and Dom
Norma so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of Mrs Bull and our days at MIssion . I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do for you just let me know. Love you, Mary Jane
Norma and family; you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers Dawn Calhoun
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort continue to be with you during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences on your loss. I know ‘Granny’ was a special person and will be missed by many!
Dear Ones,
I was so sorry to hear about Dot. I have so many sweet memories of both she and Ralph making me feel welcome when I first moved to Asheville.I send love to all of you and a bit of envy that she and Ralph are experiencing TRUE life!
Dear Family,
So sorry to hear about Dorothy’s death.I would loved to have had a chance to meet her. I’ve heard about her all my life. I’m Luther Proffitt’s daughter..Luther was Uncle Henry’s baby brother. I now live in Sevierville, Tn. Our prayers and sympathy are with you now.
May God give you comfort in your loss. Peace and love to Dorothy’s family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mission Belles Alumni