Dorothy Mae Wilbanks was born to the late Luther and Mattie Stokes of Prattville, Al on November 11,1939.
She was employed for many years as a domestic housekeeper. Dot as she was affectionately known by her family was a God-fearing woman who instill in her children the importance of a spiritual relationship with the Lord. She had a love for her family and no doubt she was the life of the party. Her kindness and giving spirit reached beyond her family to anyone she met. She had a great love for music, gardening, and cooking. She was a member of the Abundant Harvest Church until her passing and could be counted on for her Thankful outcries to God!

On Thursday, January 25, 2018 Mrs. Dorothy Mae Wilbanks accepted her change of address. She transitioned from this world to her eternal place of rest. She was preceded in death by her husband Johnathan Wilbanks; one son Michael Wilbanks, one daughter Valerie Wilbanks; three sisters Gertrude Jones, Sonnie Mae Crowell, and Jimmie Lue Tucker; one grandson Martez Bimbow. Her memory will always be cherished by two daughters, Aletha (Reginald) Saffo of Birmingham, Al, April (Marquis) McQueen of Birmingham, Al; two sons Johnathan (Wanda) Wilbanks of Birmingham, Al, Calvin (Tameka) Wilbanks of Largo, FL; one brother Luther (Sylvia) Stokes of FL, one sister Eola Lake of Birmingham, Al; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.