Dorothy Dawson
February 11, 1925 ~ September 17, 2010
Dorothy Lee Dawson, age 85, resident of Rt. 4 Philippi passed away Friday September 17, 2010 in the Hospice Care Regional Inpatient Center in Elkins. She was born February 11, 1925 in Belington a daughter of the late Earl Delaney and Bertha (Cross) McLean Delaney. Dorothy was united in marriage to Charles Edward Dawson who preceded her in death on November of 1986. Surviving are:
Two daughters: Linda Rector and husband Carl
Connie Tacy and husband Mike Delley both of Rt. 4 Philippi
Foster daughter: Hazel Clemens of Bruceton Mills, WV
One son: Carl Jones and wife Mona of Shepherdsville, KY
Two sisters: Maple Yeager of Delaware
Nina Chenoweth of Parkersburg
Two brothers: Dennis McLean of Michigan
Ervin McLean of Alabama
Grandchildren: Carl Phillips and wife Tammy of Fairmont, Michael Tacy of Philippi, Crystal Gregory and husband William of Belington, Melissa Foy and husband Jason of Philippi, Linda Moch of Shepherdsville, KY, Rick Gundersen and wife Rosanne of Hendersonville, NC
Great grandchildren: Valerie and Stephen Phillips, Robbie and Joshua Tacy, Payton, Ethan, and Ryan Gregory, Caden and Carlee Foy
Dorothy was preceded in death by one infant daughter, and one brother Sterling McLean. She worked as a cook for the Silent Grove School, and also the City Restaurant, she was also a foster parent for many children. Dorothy was a member of the Faith Way Baptist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. on Sunday September 19, from 2-8 p.m. and on Monday September 20, from 8 a.m. -12 p.m. at which time Dorothy will be moved to the Faith Way Baptist Church to lie in state from 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Rev. Downing Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in the Barbour Memorial Cemetery.
Monday September 20, 2010, 2 p.m. at Faith Way Baptist Church
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Our prays are with you all. Dorothy was one sweet lady, she always had a smile when I stopped by. She is in a better place now, we have another Angel watching over us all. She will be missed very much by all.
My beloved sister whom I felt was my second mom. I know she is in a better place now but I will miss her deeply. Nina Chenoweth
To all of the family, Our dear dear friend has gone to a better place.she was the first to befriend us when we moved here what a grate friend and neighbor she was we will miss her little lite in the window.
My beloved aunt. So caring, so loving. If you ever came to her house, she would say “Come on in” and always made sure you left with a full belly. I will never forget her loving smile. Fran Morton
Granny I love you. Thank you for all you did for me. You are truly an angel I wish today I had done things differently. Know that love you.
Granny, I still love you. You were the best mother I had. Someday, in heaven I will tell you I am sorry for your sadness. Because of you I have grown into a strong woman. I am so sorry I left the way I did. I have a lovely family now. I'm a mother
I only hope i can be as great as you.