Dorothy "Dot" L. Esham

April 26, 1934 - February 1, 2018

Dorothy "Dot" Leona (Harris) Esham, age 83 of Millville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. She had been in declining health. Born and raised in Millville to the late George and Mary (Williams) Harris, Dot was a life long resident. She attended Millville High School and then went to work at Wheaton Glass Company in Millville as a packer for many, many years. After retiring from Wheaton's, Dot worked at Mt. Pleasant School as a lunch aide for over ten years. She truly enjoyed every day at the school and loved helping take care of the children. Dot loved playing Bingo and also enjoyed many trips to Atlantic City over the years. She also was an avid reader, but most of all, Dot treasured the time that she was able to share with her family. Dot will be sadly missed by one daughter, Rhonda (Smith) Pettit and husband Doug, Sr. of Millville; one son, Terry Smith, Sr. of Millville; one brother, George Harris of Millville; two sisters, Mary Ann Vaughn of Millville and Helen Sheets and husband Maurice of Fairton; five grandchildren, Terry, Jr., Rebecca, Jamie, Doug, Jr., and Caitlin; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service for Dot will be held at noon on Thursday, February 8, 2018, in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 West Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends are invited to call between 11 a.m. and noon in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Dorothy "Dot" Esham may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.