Dorothy P. Atkinson, 81, of Batesville, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, at her son's home in Barnesville, Ohio. She was born June 18, 1930 in Batesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Leslie Long and Kathryn Heddleson Long Jackson. Dorothy retired from Noble Local Schools, where she worked as a cook for over 27 years. She was a member of Batesville United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She attended Caldwell and Barnesville Senior Citizens Centers and enjoyed playing cards with friends. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many. Dorothy will be sadly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Atkinson and brother, William "Billy" Long. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Joyce Clouse (Bob Powell) of Bethesda, Ohio; son, Gary (Lynn) Atkinson of Barnesville, Ohio; grandchildren, Shawn (Nichole) Clouse of Barnesville, Ohio and Louise Clouse (Dustin Dyer) of Beallsville, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Avery, Macguire ,and Ansley Clouse; sister, Mona Sue (Ed) Block of Zanesville, Ohio; and brother, Darrell (Karen) Long of Batesville, Ohio. Family and friends may call, Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home, 702 East Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio and Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at Batesville United Methodist Church, 115 Main Pike Street, Quaker City, Ohio. Reverend Carol Touvell will be officiating. Interment will follow at Batesville Cemetery, Quaker City, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Batesville United Methodist Church, 115 Main Pike Street, Quaker City, Ohio 43773.