1934

Dorothy Lee Bowen Zenoni Smith was born May 4, 1934 in Blaney, South Carolina to Charles P “Charlie” Bowen and Roxie Lee Branham Bowen.

1940 Census Information

According to the United States census reported on May 15, 1940, Charly Bowen (32) rented a home in Wateree township, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with his wife, Roxie Lee Bowen (27). Also in the home were their children; Lillian Bowen (11), Betty Lou Bowen (9), Doris Lee Bowen (6) Brenda Bowen (7); his father, Pat Bowen (56) and his mother, Lettie Bowen (52). All family members were reported to have been born in South Carolina and lived in the same house on April 1, 1935. Charly Bowen was a laborer with the W. P. A. road construction.

2006

On March 6, 2006, Dorothy Zenoni Smith was mentioned as the living grandmother in the obituary of Timothy “Kesay” Brist Shealy, Jr.

2020

Lexington, South Carolina – Dorothy Zenoni Smith passed away on Wednesday, December 9th surrounded by her loving family. Dot, as known by her friends and family, was born on May 4, 1934, in Blaney, SC to the late Charles Bowen and Roxie Bowen. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Johnny Zenoni, founder of Providence Home, where she spent countless hours supporting Johnny in his ministry. She was blessed to have later met and married James Smith of West Columbia, having shared 21 happy years together prior to his passing in January 2020. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Timothy Shealy, Jr., brother Sonny Bowen, and sisters Lillian Wilson and Betty Massey.

She is survived by her children Pat (Tim) Shealy, John (Terri) Zenoni, and Gregory P. Zenoni; sisters Brenda Hennessee and Gwen Tidwell; her grandchildren Tara Shealy, Lauren Banish, Anthony Quarles, Christopher Zenoni and Robert Zenoni; and her two great-granddaughters Addy Kate and Sutton, as well as countless nieces and nephews. Dot was also blessed with many step-children and step-grandchildren through her marriages to both Johnny and James. Our mother was mother and grandmother to many whom she loved.

The family would like to express special thanks to the PCU at Lexington Medical Center and Dr. Taylor Williams for the loving care provided to our beautiful mother.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 12th at 2:00pm at Thompson Funeral Home in Lexington with the Rev. Timothy Sieberhagen officiating. Burial will follow the service in Woodridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM prior to the service.

Due to the current COVID situation, the family respectfully requests that everyone attending the services please were a mask and observe proper social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kittiwake Baptist Church at 420 Kitti Wake Drive, West Columbia SC 29170 or the charity of your choice

Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the Smith family.