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Dorothy Witten Obituary
Dorothy D. Witten was a lifelong member of the Loudon Avenue Christian Church. She was a founding member of the Beta Chi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Witten; her daughter, Dorothy Rae Witten Campbell; one brother; and six sisters. She is survived by her son, Eugene W. "Oklahoma" (Yalonda) James Jr., of Detroit, Mich.; two grandsons, Anthony V. (Jamey) Gray and Raytione M. (Rosita) Gray, of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Jessica E. (Tara May) Campbell, of Laurel, Miss., and Laticia "Tici" Lee, of Roanoke; five great-grandchildren, Jawon Hunt, R. Marcel Warner, Raytione M. Gray Jr., Jaiajha Gray and Tyrece Payne, of Roanoke; two sisters, Iris Manning and Ruth Shelton, of Baltimore, Md.; special cousins, Harvey "June" and Shirley Pannell, and Sharon Dungee, of Roanoke; five nieces; two nephews; and other cousins and extended family.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Loudon Avenue Christian Church with the Rev. William Lee officiating. The interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will be at the Loudon Avenue Christian Church for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. service (open to all) from 7 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2008, and will receive friends following this service until 8 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Witten
Cynthia Young Young
November 8, 2008
Mrs. Witten was my teacher at Addison in the 60's. She was tough, but she knew her stuff. We learned a lot about Math and life from her. I am sorry for your family's loss.
James and Barbara Barron
October 25, 2008
To the Sisters Iris and Ruth you're in our prays, we will all miss her, she was my favorite teacher when I went to LAHS. Always Happy with a great smile.
Marilynn Nellum
October 23, 2008
Thoughts from many people are with you right now.Let these thoughts help you get through this tough time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Gertie Manns
Almarie (Wright) Chavis
October 23, 2008
To: Iris & Ruth - May the beautiful memories of Dorothy help to substain you at this time
Martha (Pittman) Tavares
October 23, 2008
To: Iris & Ruth - You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your sister Dorothy
Carolyn (Pittman) Mency
October 23, 2008
To: Iris & Ruth - You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your sister, Dorothy
Shirley (Pittman) Charles
October 23, 2008
You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your sister Dorothy
Maynard and Bettie Law
October 23, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Shawna McCaden
October 23, 2008
Raytoine and Jessica, please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers.
May the Creator bless and keep you strong during this time.
Peace and Blessings,
Shawna McCaden-Buster
Louise Penn
October 23, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Mildred P. Stephens & Family
October 23, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Janie Ollie
October 23, 2008
My prayers are with you. Your grandmother was a wonderful person, and she loved you very much. She will always live in your heart.
Carmen Evans / Sutton
October 21, 2008
To the Dodd and Witten family,
Your loved one is and has been a stalwart in the Roanoke community and Loudon Ave. Christian Church as well. Her love for life in general was best shown through her long career in education. My personal life was greatly influenced by her womanhood as our paths crossed in our chosen commitments. I am so blessed to have had her in my life! May you forever enjoy her legacy to / love of you and education. May you also embrace her dedication to Christian life as she would advocate "doing the right thing". Keep her tucked warmly in your heart!
May God give you strength to accept her entrance into Eternal Life.
Charles Nichols Sr and Family
October 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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