Dolly Wheelan, age 65 of Dover, TN passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Jacksonville, Fl August 9, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late Shirley Thomas and Josephine Stephenson. Dolly was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Iron Workers Local 387 as a certified welder in Atlanta, GA. Dolly loved working in her flowers and gardening. In 1976 Dolly took part in a Bi-Centennial horse ride from Augusta, GA to Valley Forge, PA.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn Powell.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of over 19 years, Mike Wheelan of Dover, TN; sons, Alton Roland and Aaron Roland both of Augusta, GA; step-son, Tom Wheelan of Atlanta, GA; step-daughters, Hilary Remley of Alexandria, VA, Suzy Wheelan of Atlanta, GA; brothers; David White and Kenneth Reber both of Augusta, SC; and a number of grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors with Rev. Greg Hatfield officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday at 3:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at
www.thomaspoteet.com