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Dorothy Kramer Obituary
Dorothy Scott Kramer
Dorothy Scott Kramer, 87, of Lynchburg, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Harold F. Kramer. Dorothy was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 17, 1923, daughter of the late Jesse Grover and Inez Elliott Scott.
In addition to her husband, Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Dianne and Norris Williams, of Evington; sons Scott and Sandy Kramer, of Forest, Michael Kramer, of Rustburg, Billy and Connie Kramer, of Forest, Kevin Kramer and Suzanne Guy, of Lynchburg, and Zane and Janet Kramer, of Rustburg; grandchildren, Scott and Robin Kramer Jr., Steve and Marie Kramer, Mischele and Joseph Routh, Jeb and Whitney Kramer, Lindsay and Brian Hagstrom, Carson and Jonathan Winston, Reed Kramer, Alison Kramer, Alan Kramer, Jr. and Ashley Kramer and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Patricia and husband Jesse Cantrell, of Georgia, two sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was predeceased by her brothers, Jesse, Billy, Bobby and Donald Scott, half-sister, Joyce Sprague, grandson, John Dustin Kramer, and daughter-in-law Missie Kramer.
Dorothy was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where she served on the Diaconate, and as a Sunday School teacher. She drove a school bus for nineteen years for the Campbell County School system. Dorothy was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Lynchburg Area Women's Bowling Association. She enjoyed traveling, especially cross country and beach trips, was passionate about sports and loved being with her family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dorothy's caregivers, Nancy Shannon, Mona Ferguson, and Gail Crouse.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at Covenant Presbyterian Church with Pastor Margie Anderson officiating.
Memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 108 Melinda Drive, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneral
home.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Kramer
December 12, 2010
"Doc" Harold, I don't get the paper so I'm late knowing of Dot's passing. With your Navy career, & our military backgrounds, we really enjoyed bowling with you both on the "Friday Night Bowling League" many years ago!
Art TAYLOR {dec'd} by Barbara {wid}
December 11, 2010
December 11 2010
Harold ,
I knew you at Virginia Baptist Hospital managing the cafeteria & the Union. I am very sorry for you at the lost of your wife. Dianne Nash just e- mail this. Mary Belle Hart
December 11, 2010
Kevin, Scott, Zane and Kramer family,
Steve and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We have wonderful memories of visiting you all at her home and she was always so welcoming and fun to be around. We will keep you in our thoughts. Sincerely, Steve & Janet Dalton
Macon Quann
December 10, 2010
Zane so sorry to hear of your lost but you know you will see her on the other side. Macon & Jean Quann
Marian Novak
December 9, 2010
Dianne, and the Kramer family
My deepest sympathy
Barry Sites
December 9, 2010
Zane,Kevin,Billy,Michael,Scott,Dianne and Family, I am very sorry to here about the passing of your mother. I have alot of memories of your mother growing up around all of you. My thoughts go out to all of you.
Quinn Hall
December 9, 2010
Lindsay, Carson, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Grandma Dot as such a sweet person. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. With love,
Tracy Parker
December 9, 2010
Mischele, Carson, and family,
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you all at this time of great loss. Carry her memories in your heart and she will be with you always. I am always here for you if you need anything at all. God bless you and keep you safe. You are in my prayers. Love to you all.
December 9, 2010
Dianne and Family....my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Alice Faye Krantz Keesee
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