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DOROTHEA EDWARDS Obituary
Dorothea "Dot" Tyson Edwards, age 100, passed away on June 12, 2011 in Gainesville. She was born on August, 18, 1910 in Newark, NJ to John and Mary Anna Wissel Koch Sr.
Mrs. Edwards was a corporate secretary with Union Carbide, and General Motors before retiring. A resident of the Village in Gainesville since 2001. She enjoyed playing bridge with her friends at the Village and was a member of Holy Faith Catholic Church.
She is preceded by her husband, John Dudley "Slim" Edwards. She is survived by her sons, Frank Tyson, High Springs, FL, Donald John Tyson (Christie), Alachua, FL; grandchildren, Jennifer Sullivan, Amy Tyson, Nicole Tyson, Kaitlin Brogdon, Kaleb Brogdon; great-grandson; Justin Sullivan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 9:30am at Holy Faith Catholic Church with Fr. John Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA, 823 NW 143rd St. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to E.T York Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
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WILLIAMS-THOMAS WESTAREA
352-376-7556
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Memories and Condolences
for DOROTHEA EDWARDS
June 17, 2011
We all love you and miss you terribly! Your ways, wisdom, humor and opinion were always wonderful and you always knew the correct thing to do. You will ALWAYS be Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma to us. I hope that you liked what was said at your Mass and service, which you certainly deserved (and more), regardless of what your humble thoughts may have been. We will carry on in your tradition...
Frank, Don, Christie, Jennifer, Amy, Nicole, Kaitlin, Kaleb, Justin and Tony.
Beth Hastings
June 16, 2011
You will always be in our hearts and prayers. Now you are one of God's Guardian Angel's in Heaven. We love you and will miss you dearly. God Bless you Aunt Dot. All our Love, Beth, Nick & Matt
June 14, 2011
Rest in peace, Aunt Dot... Laura Kress
June 14, 2011
We love and will miss you Aunt Dot. Nephew Bob and Janice Kress
June 14, 2011
You've had a wonderful life and I hope you rest in peace. Love niece Mary Kress
June 14, 2011
We Love You Aunt Dot Madeline and Jim Bramlett
Vanessa Fayo
June 14, 2011
Heaven has a gained one of the sweetest angels! I will miss my wine 'buddy' & the best chocolate rum pie baker! RIP Ms. Dorothea. Don & Christie & Family you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys! Vanessa, Raymond & Skyler
June 14, 2011
We love you Mom!
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