Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Dorothy Nell Heath, age 83, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at her home. She was born June 29, 1939 to Elbert and Ethel Evans in Dawsonville, Georgia. Dorothy is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Jerry Cantrell, Betty and Paul Keeble ; grandchildren, Brandi, Candice, Elisha, Armanda, Amberly, Jade; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Donna Evans, Tadpole and Brenda Evans; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn Buchanan, Linda and David Buchanan, Louise Evans and Larry Grant, Judy and Freddy Baker, Jean and Larry White. Several nieces, nephews, and other family members also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, JM Heath; daughter, Patricia Ann Heath; father, Elb Evans; mother, Ethel Evans; brothers, Bud Evans, Cotton Evans, Bill Evans, Bob Evans; sister, Janie Evans. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Charlie Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow in the Four Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Walker, Chris Moss, Theron Woody, Larry White, Tyler Faucett, Bryan Evans. Honorable pallbearer will be Tadpole Evans. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.