Dorothy Wallen Stepp
April 1, 1931 ~ November 25, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Dorothy Wallen Stepp, 75, of 3 Grandview Circle, Asheville, died Saturday, November 25, 2006, at Asheville Specialty Hospital following an extended illness.
Born in Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Dennis Lloyd and Lola Plemmons Wallen and was also preceded in death by her husband Ralph W. Stepp. Mrs. Stepp retired from the accounting division of Square D Company and was a member of Oak Forest Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Angela Crook Brown and husband Boyce R. Brown of Asheville; grandson, Joshua Tolley of Ridgecrest; sister, Judy Rhymer of Asheville; brother, William Wallen and wife Gretka of Tuxedo.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday in the chapel of Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with the Revs. Don Price and Larry Rice officiating.
Memorials may be made to Oak Forest Presbyterian Church, 880 Sand Hill Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Dorothy and I were close friends as young brides the first two years of our marriages when we lived in Greenville, S.C. I have such fond memories of our time together.
Pat
Angie, Boyce & Josh.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be their for you as you were for me. Thank you Angie for all you have done for our family. May God bless you & your family. Love Susan
Angie, your mother was special to many people, her true love for friends and family will never be forogtten. I have many memories of Dot and our outtings, one of my favorites is the trip we all took to the beach, long before Casey and Josh were born, you were bitten by sand bugs, poor Dot had to go out late at night and find something to stop the itching. She would have done anyting for you. I also remember us dressing up at the S.E. Regional Obed. shows, I can see her now in the victorian dress and the big smile on her face. I remember her telling me not to eat too many olives, because of the salt, wish I had listened to her then. When Josh came along nothing could have made her any happier, he was her sunshine and her joy. I also remember when I got Bandit, her words were ‘why a Border Collie’, you have to be kidding, get a real dog…
Angie, I’m sorry I was not there with you during the last hours, you were with me when my mom passed and I’ll never forget how good it felt to have you there. I was with you in spirit.
I love your mother very much and I love you like a sister. I’ll see you soon.
Angie, Josh and Boyce: My thoughts and prayers are with you, however we know that your mother is rejoycing with the angles today. You and Josh are a special legacy to your mother. She brought you up to love animals and people with an open pure hart, and unquestioning love, and the two of you have passed this gift along to Josh. I know how proud she was of both of you. Boyce, our thoughts are also with you, may God keep you strong in the comming days.
Libby West Lash
We both are so sorry to hear of Dot’s passing. We enjoyed seeing her at all the senior class reunions and know her sunny disposition and smile lighted up each occasion. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jack and Jeanne
Angie, We’re sorry to hear of your mother’s passing and wanted to offer our condolences. With deepest sympathy, David and Linda
Judy and Bill,
This is Tommy Koontz. I have many fond memories of the Wallen family. All of us living on the East side of Biltmore Forest;playing on Summit St. I remember Mr. Wallen planting his garden every Spring and how he shared his produce with the neighborhood. I remember Mrs. Wallen and how funny she was–she could cook a good meal, too!
Too bad that all we have is memories of those long ago days and how much fun we used to have.
We were sad to learn of Dot’s passing. She was one real lady. We know she will be missed by all who knew her.
Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tommy and Jessie Koontz
Angela,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your precious Mother. She was a fun loving friend and we will miss her.
Jaye and Jim Lytle
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of Dorothy. She will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dot was one of our precious ‘Glitter Girls’ who did indeed live up to the name. She certainly ‘glittered’ everywhere she went…always smiling and sharing a funny story. My memories of her in high school and afterwards will be cherished for years to come. She will be missed by us all. My love and sympathy to each family member.
Doris Autrey Coble
Lee Edwards Class of ’49
Fellow Glitter Girl
dot was one of the nicest people i have ever known. from the moment i met her at lee edwards high i have considered her a dear friend. she will be missed by all who knew her.
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Dorothy. Like Tommy, I also remember the good ole days of growing up and playing on Summitt St.
My thoughts and Prayers will be with the family at this time of need.
Deepest Sympathy
Dickie Koontz
Dot was a special friend..I enjoyed her company so much. We visited and dined together, and worked together, planning our Lee Edwards reunions with the classes of 49 and 50. We will miss Dot. Jean Edmonston Comyns
Our prayers are with you and
yours.
Angie, Know that we have you, Boyce & Josh in our prayers and thoughts.
Dot was loved by all and was such a wonderful friend. She will be sadly missed.