Dorothy "Dot" R. Conklin

A Celebration of Life service for Dorothy R. "Dot" Conklin, 86, of West Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29169. Pastor Emily Willhide will officiate. Interment in Southland Memorial Gardens will follow the service. The family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington. Dot Conklin passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Born in Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Elisha Bryant Rushing and Nannie Jane Snipes Rushing. Dot's world centered around her family and her church. Dot was a long-time member of Faith Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. She was also a wonderful cook and baker, and was particularly known for her delicious cakes. Mrs. Conklin is survived by her children; sons, Gary E. Hooker, Sr. (Tina) of Prosperity, Tony C. Hooker (Brenda) of West Columbia, Jack Conklin (Tamara); daughter, Carol Anne Hartman, both of Georgia; 13 grandchildren, Dara Cadden-Kelly, Gary Hooker, Jr.,Brandon Hooker, Christopher Hooker, Daryl Hooker, Mary Conklin Clifford, Sarah Conklin, Chance Rigdon, Cole Rigdon, Johnny Hartman, Jennifer Hartman Andrews, Jack Hartman, Jimmy Hartman; 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Dot was predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years, Jack L. Conklin; brother, Gene Rushing; sister, Ruth Goodwin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church.