Dorothy Anne Corder

March 3, 1947 - December 28, 2020

Dorothy Anne Corder, 73, of Fort Valley, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on March 3, 1947 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late William “Willie” Plauger and Gladys Mullikin Plauger. She grew up in Clinton, Maryland and graduated from Surrattsville High School. Dorothy retired from Giant Foods. She was the Vice President and curator of the Fort Valley Museum. Dorothy loved gardening, crafts, quilting, family traditions, and the wildlife that visited their home. Dorothy touched many lives. She is survived by her husband, Michael Corder; two daughters, Jo Ann Early of Lancaster, PA and Jackie Keepers and her husband, Jeff of Roswell, GA; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three stepchildren and seven step grandchildren. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Fort Valley Museum, 8631 Fort Valley Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652. Arrangements are in the care of Heishman Funeral Service, Inc. and Valley Funeral Service Branch, Bowman’s Crossing.