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Ellen DYSON Obituary
Honorable Ellen Gray Tooson Bloodsoe Dyson was born to Frances Louise (White) and Willie Henry Tooson on November 24, 1945, in Cypress, Alabama. She was the oldest of 10 children. She was preceded in her death by her mother and father Frances and Willie Tooson, brother Robert Lee Tooson, sister Celinda Marie Tooson-Hunter and husbands LC Bloodsoe and Eugene Dyson, Jr. In 1953 the family moved to Dayton, Ohio.
She leaves to mourn her passing, two sons: Darryl Bloodsoe and Michael Bloodsoe and one daughter, DeAnna King; one brother, Solomon "Tom" Tooson; and six sisters: Sarah Darden (James), Gladys Tooson, Deborah Harris (Wade), Loretta White, Victoria Tooson and Theresa Marzette (Lee). She also leaves to mourn her, grandchildren: Zontaye Richardson, Laurence Bell, Jr., Zahara Bloodsoe, Marcus Day, and Michael Bloodsoe, Jr.; as well as four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Gateway Cathedral Church, 5501 Olive Rd, Trotwood, Ohio 45426.
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Donna Few
December 20, 2023
I never knew Ellen, but I recall her brother, "Tommy," as my sister Sharon called him. Tommy was a true gentleman
Surely, Tom was a prime example of the well respected Tooson family.
My condolences go out to Tommy and the Tooson family.
Donna Few
Jacque
November 17, 2022
Ellen was one of the first folks I met when I started at WPAFB. Talk about a force of nature. Strongest woman ever. She owned life and was a great example of standing up for what was right. Interesting enough at that time smoking was allowed, she always had a cigarette hanging from her lipstick lips directing traffic in the office. May peace be with your family during this time.
Lavera Floyd
November 16, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Karen Griffith-Bryant
November 13, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Adrianne Callahan
November 10, 2022
Condolences and prayers to the family.
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