This past week, a remarkable woman, Miss Dorothy Tatum, passed away at the age of 94. She was my 5th & 6th grade Bible class teacher. Not that long ago I had a phone conversation with her thanking her for teaching me. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord, her family, and the many students she taught over nearly 65 years of Bible teaching.
For nearly 40 years, Dorothy faithfully taught the 5th and 6th-grade Bible class at the Greenbrier Church of Christ. She was more than just a teacher—she was a mentor, a guide, and an example of Christian integrity. She didn’t just teach lessons from the Bible; she taught how to live by them. Her students learned more than just scripture—they learned what it meant to live a godly life. She instilled values of honesty, perseverance, and dedication, always demonstrating her unwavering commitment to doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord.
Miss Dorothy was meticulous in her preparation, believing that Bible class materials should be of the highest quality. Her studies on the Old and New Testaments were thorough and effective and have been published to continue to be used by future generations. In our own 5th and 6th-grade classes at NHCOC, we continue to use her work. More than anything, we seek to emulate her commitment to providing meaningful and lasting Bible education.
Miss Dorothy’s legacy is one of faithfulness, diligence, and love for the Word of God. Her influence will continue for generations, not only through the curriculum she developed but through the lives she touched.
I thank God for Miss Dorothy and the life she lived. I hope to honor her memory by carrying on her passion for teaching, her dedication to the truth, and her love for the Lord.
For some reason, for me, it seems fitting that she would pass away in the middle of Teacher Recruitment Month here at NHCOC. It motivates me all the more to serve the Lord with everything I got.
Thank you, Miss Dorothy for your love of teaching and thank you God for allowing me to know her.
In Christ alone,
Alex Mills