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2020
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Dorothy Kearns Obituary
DOROTHY LOUISE (COOPER) OXLEY KEARNS, 85, of Branchland, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020.
She was born on July 12, 1934, in Charleston, W.Va., a daughter of the late Efram and Velma Hudson Cooper. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Cooper, and her two spouses, Roy Oxley and Louis Kearns.
She is survived by three sons, Ken Oxley (Rosie), Delbert Oxley (Kim) and Ed Oxley (Susan); three sisters, Freda Kight (Don), Reba Wenck and Pauline Roach (Gary); two brothers, Charles Cooper (Linda) and Claude Cooper; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Family will be gathering at a later date.
Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, W.Va., is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/ wallace.
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Melissa Peacock
June 24, 2021
loved my Dottie..great friend and so glad she got to see her new roof and enjoy it even if for short time. Dottie was a Jewel and a dear friend. Prayers to the family .
Sue Grimes
March 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am glad I got the privilege of knowing her. She will be missed. Love You all.
March 23, 2020
very sweet lady. it was a joy every time I got to spend time with you.
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