Dorothea Houser Dent, 100 of Greenville, SC, formerly of St. Mary's County, MD, beloved mother and Grandmother "Dottie Mom", died on Sunday, November 1, 2009, All Saints Day. Her sweet nature, sense of humor and strength that brought comfort to her family and friends will be missed.

She was predeceased by her Husband of 54 years Wade Gilbert Dent, Jr. and two sons Wade Gilbert Dent, III and Russell Gilbert Dent.

Born in Washington, DC, she graduated from Eastern High School and Eastern Business School. She worked for the C&P Telephone Company, for 15 years and Z. D. Blackistone Florists in Washington for 10 years. One of four children, her father John Houser owned a horse and carriage trucking company in Washington. Her brother Ralph worked for a Moving company and her sister Ruth was a long time school teacher. Both are deceased. Her brother Jack worked for a utility company in Maryland and currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dottie Mom moved to Greenville, SC with her husband and has lived at Rolling Green Village for 20 years.

She is survived by her son Douglas F. Dent of Greenville, SC; her grandchildren, Shawn Dent Jackson of Raleigh, NC, Douglas F. Dent, Jr. of Greenville, Krista Dent of Farmville, NC, Noel Dent of Norwood, Mass, Samantha Longdin Okolo of Philadelphia, Pa. and Christine Longdin Hiemerdinger of Summerville, SC plus six nephews, one niece and eight Great Grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, at 2:00 at All Saints Episcopal Church on Oakley Road, Avenue. Md.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, P.O. box 307, Avenue, MD 20609; the St. Mary's County Historical Society, P.O. Box 212, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the charity of one's choice.

Local arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.