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Dorothy Laurent Obituary
Dorothy B. Laurent
EAST CHICAGO, IN - Dorothy B. Laurent, age 74, of East Chicago, IN passed away Wednesday July 24, 2019. She is survived by her brother, Henry David (Sonja) Borom, Sr. of Kissimmee, FL; half-brothers: Johnny B. Borom of Indianapolis and Wallace (Sharon) Borom of Dallas, TX; half-sister, Willa Lee of Gary; special nieces, Lynette (Tunde) Phillips and Nintoria (Isaiah Jr) Upshaw; special nephew, Henry David (Satsuki) Borom, Jr.; Goddaughters: Stacey (Robbie) Burgess-Brundidge and Carrie (Colwyn) Sayers; Godson, Roger Burgess; special cousins, Christine Bray, Debra Torbert and Catherine (Sandy) Emerson; special friend, Delores (Verdell) Hildreth and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews cousins and lifelong friends.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 11:00a.m. to 12noon at New Zion Temple 926 Morris Street Hammond. Bishop Brandon Jacobs, pastor; Rev. Henry David Borom, Jr., officiating. Interment immediately following at Concordia Cemetery Hammond. Private cremation was held at the family's convenience. HINTON & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME is honored to be of service to the Borom and Laurent families during their time of loss.
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Rosie Lardydell
August 15, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Willa Lee
August 14, 2019
There is no more pain RIP
Juanita Morgan
August 14, 2019
Dorothy was a dear friend. I have many fond Memories. WHS class of 63. RIP dear friend.
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