Dorothy Burton Tobias

February 23, 2024

CHARLOTTE – Dorothy Burton Tobias, 88, died Friday, February 23, 2024, at TerraBella Little Avenue in Charlotte, NC. A native of Monetta, SC, she lived a long and full life.

Dottie received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Winthrop University, (Winthrop College, then), and a Master of Education from University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
An elementary music educator, Dottie was employed by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system for over 30 years. She specialized in the Orff method of music education and was past
president of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.

Dottie was a long-time member of the chancel choir at Myers Park United Methodist Church, and a proud member of the Ownbey Sunday School class. She was very active in the Charlotte arts and theater community over the years and performed on stages at Theater Charlotte, Old Courthouse Theater, Mint Museum Golden Circle Theater, and Spirit Square.

Dottie is survived by her three children, William “Billy” Raymond Tobias, Jr., Dorothy “Sissy” Tobias Yeley, Lawrence “Larry” Hodge Tobias and their spouses; six grandchildren and her sister, Mary Burton Sherard. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Nathaniel Burton, Sr. and Dorothy Bryan Burton; her husband, William Raymond Tobias, Sr. and her brother, Joseph Nathaniel Burton, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Myers Park United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service in Jubilee Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Dottie to The Walter Herbert Ball Endowment Fund for Music at Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Wynn Walker

    Billy,
    I am truly sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet and talented person and mother.

    You and you whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    God bless and give you hope during your time of grief.

    Wynn and Linda Walker.

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  • Charlotte Springer

    Such an entertaining and transparent person was your mother. Dottie will always hold a special place in my heart. She loved her family most of all. May peace and comfort be found during this time and may memories prevail.

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  • Vickie and Bill Lane

    Dear Tobias family,
    We are sorry to hear of your loss of Dorothy.
    No matter the age or a fulfilling life lived the loss still hurts. May she rest in peace. Prayers and blessings for you all.
    With love,
    Bill and Vickie Lane

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  • Irene Horowitz

    A treasure to the arts and an inspirational theatre mom in the mid 70’s to Piedmont Optional Open Middle School’s performing arts company in which her son Larry was a member. May Dottie continue to inspire.

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  • Daphne Padget

    We were friends with Joe and Pat Burton for many, many years. Loved the whole family. Have lots of good memories of your mom. She was a character and always loads of fun. We will miss her and will keep you all in our prayers.

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  • Cindy and Gary Lyons

    To you Billy Peggy Will and Family our deepest condolences to your Family. She was quite a great person with so many accomplishments. I know how special she was to so many. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. We love you so much.

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  • Dorothy Cadieu Gardner

    So sorry for your loss. It looks like she led her best life and was blessing to the arts community, her church, and most importantly, her family.

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