Dorothy Mae Silas Fears, 67
May 3, 1958 – September 2, 2025
Dorothy Mae Silas Fears was born on May 3, 1958 in Bruce, MS to the late Frank Silas and Virgie D. Silas. She peacefully departed this life on September 2, 2025 at the age of 67.
Dorothy received her education at Pontotoc Attendance Center.
Dorothy united in marriage with Horace M. Fears, and together they lovingly blended their families. Through this union, Dorothy was blessed with 1 bonus daughter Jasmeaka Barnes to go along with her 3 biological children: Frank R. Silas, Virgie N. Silas, and Felicesa D. Silas. Through this blended family, Dorothy was blessed with 11 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.
Early in life, Dorothy accepted Christ and became a member of Pontotoc Second Baptist Church and always found joy in uplifting others through service and attended regularly until her health started to decline greatly.
Dorothy departed this life on September 2, 2025, at NMMC in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her father Frank Silas; her mother Virgie Silas; her brothers Larry Silas, Tim Willis; and her sisters Gloria Jean Herrod, Jeanette Watson, Annette Purnell, Ora B. Wilson, Dorothy Williams, Rosie Mae Foster, and Belinda McGuirt.
Dorothy leaves to cherish fond memories with her husband Horace; four children Romanda Silas, Virgie N. Silas, Felicesa Silas, and Jasmeaka Barnes; 11 Grandchildren, Shanequa Armstrong, Trevion Silas, D’Adrain Hampton, Madison McGhee, Gary McGhee, Niekya Smith, Zicais Silas, Bernashia Silas, Deandra Norman, Shiericka White, and Raleigh Shackleford; 14 Great Grandchildren; her Siblings Frank Silas (Dorothy), Al Silas (Linda), Redell McGuirt, Eva Silas, Dorothy J. Westbrooks, and San Drell Wade; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and dear friends.
Though Dorothy will be dearly missed, her memory will forever live in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be Friday, September 5, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, at Payton Mortuary. Funeral service will be Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Pontotoc Second Baptist Church, 189 North College Street, Pontotoc, MS, 38863.
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