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Dorothy G. Groom (Dot) passed away on March 21, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born in Decatur (Atlanta), Georgia on December 28, 1928. At an early age, her family moved to Statesville, North Carolina where she would become a student at Sacred Heart Catholic School. They would soon move once again to Lakeland, Florida. After graduating from Lakeland High School, Dot moved to Atlanta where she went on a blind date with a young man that would become her husband and the love of her life, David Groom. They spent their fifty-seven years of marriage enjoying their companionship, traveling, and making memories with the family they started. Survivors include her five children: Eric Groom (Terrie), Terry Rials (Jim), Cathy Reed, Steve Groom (Angela), Matthew Groom (Karen); fifteen grandchildren: Eric Groom, Jr., Chris Groom, Scott Rials, Derek Rials, Dorothy Lewis Boerger, Ben Lewis, Jennifer Lewis Fountain, Icy Reed Conn, Miles Reed, Melissa Groom, David Groom, Daniel Groom, Alexandra Groom Cockerham, William Groom, and Grant Groom as well as twenty-nine great grandchildren and a host of extended family members. She is now reunited with her late husband who preceded her in 2005. Dot was loved by her family as well as the countless lives she touched during her 93 years. She will always be remembered as the matriarch of her family and as a talented bridge player who obtained the level of Life Master. She also enjoyed innumerable friendships that she made throughout the years and will be deeply missed by her family and friends alike. A private service will be held by the family at a later date. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Groom family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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Dorothy G. Groom

December 28, 1928 - March 21, 2022