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Dottie taught Sunday School at the First Methodist Church of Eatonton, was a member of the First Methodist Woman, and was a trustee of the Church. Dottie helped create the Plaza Arts Center and was a member of Putnam Alliance Performing Arts (PAPA), and served on the Board of Georgia Profession Standards Commission.
Dottie is survived by her husband Dennis McClain, step-daughters Barb McClain (Lynn), Laurie Hardy (Alan), step-grandchildren Dalton Wright, Logan Wright, Reagan Hardy, Milo Hardy, Ivy Hardy, Sydnee Hardy, and Drake Hardy.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON JULY 17, 2025 AT THE PLAZA ARTS CENTER AT 4 PM
Memorial Contributions can be made to PAPA, Asbury University, or First Methodist Church of Eatonton in her memory.
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Pam and Curt Baumann
Yesterday
To Dennis and the rest of Dottie's family.
Our sincere condolences for Dotties passing.
She was a wonderful person to know, having spent much time with her through the Plaza, but also church.
We just learned of her passing, because we now live in Alabama, but wish comfort and peace to those she left behind.
She will be sorely missed.
Pam and Curt Baumann
Jan and Howard Biddulph
July 12, 2025
Dottie was our good friend from college days at Asbury University, and we already miss her greatly.
Stanley Melton Harris
July 9, 2025
Prayers of love and hope for the family of Mrs. Dottie McClain.
Dr. Stanley Harris, PCHS 1978
Sandra and Kurt Meng
July 8, 2025
Dear Dennis
Kurt and I were fortunate to get to know both of you. We grieve with you and the PAPA family wirh the passing of darling Dottie.
In the days ahead, God will provide the peace that passes all understanding. Dotties legacy will always be a guiding light in our community.
With love,
Sandra and Kurt Meng
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Sydney Bohannon
July 8, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Dottie in a few PAPA shows. She was the sweetest lady and was so passionate about everything she did! In my first production at the plaza, I got to work one on one with her quite a bit, she was so patient with me and so helpful. Our little town and especially the plaza will surely miss her!
Nidia L Monday
July 7, 2025
Sending prayers and condolences to the family , she was a wonderful geography teacher!!
Jackie Hill
July 5, 2025
To Dennis and Dottie´s extended family: my sincere condolences. Although I didn´t know her long, I felt a kindred spirit with her in theatre and know that if we had been able to do more together we would have become very close. I appreciate her confidence in me and am grateful that I knew her. I know this is a tough time because she was a special lady, very spunky and very kind!
Jackie Hill
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