Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Rucker, the daughter of Ethel and James Houser, was born on November 14, 1944 in Winston-Salem, NC. She transitioned to her heavenly home on February 2, 2024 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Dorothy graduated from high school and attended North Carolina Central University. She was a long-time processor for Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina. Her favorite pastimes included playing with her grandchildren and reading.

Among other ancestors, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Dorothy leaves cherished memories in the hearts of her son, Eric (Nicole) Rucker of Winston-Salem, NC; granddaughter, Erika Rucker; grandson, Thiry (Carolyn) Dennis; four great-grandchildren, Gracei Nora'Lei, Noah'Lei Dennis and Sev'n Barber; brother, Torrence (Betty) Hauser; two nephews, Shawn (Paula) Hauser and Antwon Hauser; and a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home.

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