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Dorothy Irene Gordon Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1930 - 2008 The summons from Almighty God to come home and rest came to Deaconess Dorothy Irene Gordon, 77, Gallipolis, Ohio in the evening hours of February 15, 2008, at the Holzer Senior Care Facility, where she was tenderly and lovingly being cared for. With a calm peace she answered her Master's call. Dorothy, fifth of nine children, was born to the late Charles Austin and Mary Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Howard on August 10, 1930, in Huntington Township, Vinton,Ohio. She was a graduate of Raccoon Township High School, Rio Grande, and a member of Paint Creek Baptist Church, Gallipolis, where she served as a Deaconess. She was united in marriage to Bobby Gordon on August 12, 1951, at New Hope Baptist Church, Harrisburg. Their union has been blessed with fifty-six years. Dorothy leaves to honor her "home going", husband Bobby; son Robert Dean (Sherry) Gordon; three grandchildren: Nathaniel, Christopher and Matthew Gordon, all of Gallipolis; and God-daughter Beverly (Hogan) Long, Dayton, Ohio. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Marianna Morgan and Mrs. Hazel (Frank) Young, both of Dayton, Ohio and four brothers: John Howard, James (Merle) Howard, William (Jacqueline) Howard all of Bidwell, Ohio and Clarence (Judy) Howard, Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, sister Margaret M. Bolling, brother Charles H. "Tiny" Howard and step-sister Mildred Morgan. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, neighbor and friend. Although a devoted homemaker and loyal church member, she always found time to volunteer for a worthy cause or care for a needy individual in the community. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the Paint Creek Baptist Church, 833 Third Ave. Gallipolis, with Rev. Harry Scott Jr. and Rev. Gene Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Street Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home-Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Saturday 23, 2008. Memorial gifts may be sent to Paint Creek Baptist Church, 833 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH 45631 or the Holzer Senior Care Activity Fund, 380 Colonial Dr., Bidwell, OH 45614. Online condolences may be emailed to www.timeformemory.com/mm.

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There are currently 16 condolences.

Jeffery Johnson Wednesday January 23, 2019 at 9:28 AM

All I can say is I called her aunt dot, reading about her passing away im in shock. RIP!

Steve Mullins mullins.208@osu.edu Wednesday February 27, 2008 at 12:06 PM

I just heard about Dorothy's passing and wanted to send along my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Gloria Ryan gfryan@sbcglobal.net Tuesday February 26, 2008 at 4:24 PM

Sherry and Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though our loved ones may have been in poor health, we are never ready for them to leave us. My prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Blessings to you.

Cheryl Enyart Monday February 25, 2008 at 1:56 AM

Robert and family, I am thinking of you during this period of sadness. You are in my thoughts ad prayers.

Leon N. Carr Sunday February 24, 2008 at 2:20 PM

Uncle Bob & Bobby Dee, we extend our deepest condolences to you and the Family. Aunt Dot meant the world to me and we will miss her much. The Lord bless you, keep you, make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.

Cindy Smith Harrison sadielou@bellsouth.net Thursday February 21, 2008 at 11:02 PM

Our heart felt sympathy is conveyed to the entire family in this sorrowful time. May God Bless and keep you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The Family of the late Henry J. Smith

Joyce Montgomery jmontgo5@columbus.rr.co Thursday February 21, 2008 at 6:25 PM

Bobby and Sherry,

Janice James Thursday February 21, 2008 at 11:21 AM

With deepest sympathy in your loss. I pray your memories of Dorothy will be happy and peaceful and that they outweigh your sorrow. "When There Are No Answers" Life will bring us questions without answers; to live is to encounter silent seasons of the soul when every prayer will seem to go unanswered as we face events beyond our understanding or control. Yet in the quiet darkness, Christ is working. His silence in the shadows doesn't mean he doesn't care; a part of faith is trusting without reason, believing, when he can't be seen or heard, that he's still there. So when answers fail to come, don't be discouraged. Keep leaning in his steadfast love and trusting in his will, for knowing why won't make a difference but growing close and knowing Jesus will. Taken from Thorns & Thrones by B.J. Hoff in memory of your loved one.

Shari (Wedemeyer) Wooten Thursday February 21, 2008 at 9:34 AM

I am so very sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. Please know I'm thinking of all of you during this sad time. God Bless!

Peggy Hoffer Wednesday February 20, 2008 at 3:33 PM

Bob, So sorry to hear about your loss. Hold on to your memories. Peggy (Cohort 27)

Doug Wistendahl Wednesday February 20, 2008 at 11:43 AM

Bob, I am sorry to learn of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Doug Wistendahl

Thelma F. Carr lighteningtfcarr@yahoo.com Wednesday February 20, 2008 at 9:56 AM

My heart felt sympathy is conveyed to the entire family. Providence will not allow me to be there with you, but my prayers are. With much love, and devotion.

Paula Jackson & Family Wednesday February 20, 2008 at 6:19 AM

We offer our heartfelt condolences in this sorrowful time. May God Bless and keep you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The Jackson Family

Kimberly (Howard) & Stanford Randolph kista1960@sbcglobal.net Tuesday February 19, 2008 at 12:46 PM

To the Family May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead... All our Love

Mark Weinberg Tuesday February 19, 2008 at 9:19 AM

Bob: We are very sorry to hear of your mother's death. Our prayers are with you and your family. Mark and Wanda Weinberg

Freda (Newsome) Banks freda_banks@hotmail.com Monday February 18, 2008 at 11:15 AM

Ms. Dorothy was a wonderful person, always cheerful especially during Vacation Bible School way back when (smile)...she will be missed by many...Blessings and Love to the entire family... Freda

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