Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Nell Salter, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the age of 77.
"Dot" or "Sister", as she was affectionately known by her friends and family, was a person who never saw the bad in anyone. She truly cared about everything in life, especially all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she supported them in all their endeavors, be it sports, band or even choir she was always there to cheer them on. Her only regret was not being able to be in two places at one time. Mrs. Salter was a proud graduate of The Minor High School Class of 1961. She attended every reunion she could, and later frequented the Minor High School sports events, as well as held a season pass for UAB football, and attended every game with her husband, James. She and James were happily married for 55 years, she supported him every step of the way, even attended all of his marine corp platoon reunions and was said to be like a sister to them all. They enjoyed going to various libraries for book clubs together, and made frequent trips to Allstar diner for wonderful food and fellowship with friends. After graduating high-school in 1961, Mrs. Salter went to work for Bouloukos & Oglesby law firm until she retired in 2008 at the age of 65. She was a lifelong member of Mulga Baptist Church where she served as the church clerk, secretary, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School classes and was involved in the W.M.U.

Services for Mrs. Salter will be held at The Bell Funeral Home-Forestdale Chapel on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will take place in The Chapel from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Time of Committal will take place in Village Falls Cemetery in Mulga, AL following services. Brother Crantford Hicks officiating.

Mrs. Salter is preceded in death by her parents; William "Bill" Chasteen and Margaret Pauline, brothers; Michael Chasteen, Richard Chasteen, and Robert Chasteen. Grandparents on both The Chasteen side and The Masters, son-in-law Jay McClure, and numerous aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years; Mr. James Howard Salter, sons; James Salter Jr. (Laura), David Salter (Brandie), daughter; Lori Skinner (Eddie). 17 grandchildren; Kristan Tittle (David), Amber Farris (Harley), Bethany Naramore, Christina Formby, Lorin McClure, Colby Skinner, Haley Skinner, Mikayla Price (Matthew), Mackenzie Salter, Gracie Skinner, Megan Salter, Jakob Salter, Hollie Salter, Dorothy Salter, Eddie Skinner, Judy Salter, and Brandon Salter.
11 great-grandchildren; Marlaina Salter, Bryan Burgett, Katelyn Burgett, Lance Webb, Lilly Naramore, Jaxyn Naramore, Jada Skinner, William Salter, Jessie Crauswell, Lilly Farris, and Jayden Crauswell.
2 sisters; Marie White, and Teresa Lee, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.