Dorothy L. Goodman West Sherbourne, age 84, of Mount Gilead, died Thursday evening, March 22, 2012, at the Woodside Village Care Center.
On January 4, 1928, Dorothy was born in Morrow County, the daughter of the late Robert Ray and Minnie Alice Merwine Goodman.
For many years, Dorothy was a driver for the Morrow County Council on Aging.
Dorothy will always be remembered for being very set in her ways. In her younger years, she was an avid Bingo player. She enjoyed working in the yard and planting flowers where she was able, bird watching, and putting together puzzles. She also loved being a people watcher.
Dorothy is survived by her three children: Charlotte (John) McLain of Marion, Eddie (Vickie) West of Galion, Patricia Augenstein of Marion; seven grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; and two brothers, Charlie and William Goodman, both of Mount Gilead.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond M. West in 1977; her second husband, Charles “Bubby” E. Sherbourne in 1994; an infant son, Darreld West; and three brothers: Chet, Earl, and James Goodman.
Dorothy’s family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Snyder Funeral Home, Craven Chapel, 67 N. Main St., Mount Gilead. Services celebrating her life will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. with Celebrant Don Lockwood officiating. Burial will follow in Rivercliff Cemetery in Mount Gilead.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead is honored to have been chosen to serve Dorothy’s family, and your private condolences may be expressed to them online by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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