Dorothy Filkins Obituary

Age - 82

October 8, 2023

North Palm Beach, FL

Dorothy Elaine Heller Filkins "Dottie", age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Her daughters were by her side to walk her home. Dottie was born in 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the third child of John and Marion Heller. As a young girl, she was a piano player, a Girl Scout, and in the color guard of a drum and bugle corps. In 1959, while at a drum corps rehearsal, Dottie was "dared" to give Dick Filkins a kiss for his 21st birthday. She never imagined that a year later, she would become his wife. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary one month before Dick passed away in 2022. Together over the years, they enjoyed golfing, camping, boating, skiing, traveling, and attending the home games of their beloved Miami Dolphins. Dottie also bowled for years in a bowling league. She also had a passion for volunteering at her church as a pianist on Sunday mornings, pianist for the children's choir, and secretary in the office. She also volunteered as her daughters' Brownie and Girl Scout Leader. Dottie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend. She loved her three daughters with her whole heart. She was a stay-at-home mom and available to her girls at all times. Dottie loved spending time with her family and her friends. She enjoyed Sunday Family Dinners, her weekly Bible Study group, and her monthly Ladies' Lunch Bunch gatherings. Attending ball games of her great-grandsons was a highlight the past few years. She was preceded in death by her husband Bailey R. Filkins "Dick", her parents John and Marion Heller, her brother Jack Heller, and her in-laws Bailey and Leila Filkins. Dottie is survived by her three daughters: Grace Ann Yeates (Bruce), Tracy Cooper (Kurt), Micki Cox (Sean). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren Brittany Hilliard (Austin), Michael Cooper (Anna), Ross Cooper (Lauren), Scott Cooper (Adrienne), Melanie Cooper, Brooke Peebles (Ryan), Ashlyn Russo, Macey Russo, Madelyn Cox, and Emily Cox. Plus 6 great children and nephews and nieces. A celebration of Dottie's life will be held on November 4, 2023 at 11:00 a. m. at Trinity Church by Christ Fellowship, 9625 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of her late husband.

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