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Dorothy Dement Obituary
So many enjoyable memories left behind with the passing of Dorothy Dement, 88, on December 26, 2008. Affectionately known as "Sandy", she was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Known for her amusing sayings, her strength and generosity, Dorothy was a founder of Meneely Presbyterian Church and presently devoted member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Dorothy Davis, she later moved to El Paso in 1939, where she met her husband and raised her family and later retired from finance at Fort Bliss. She is preceded in death by her husband and true love James Dement, Sr., son William Dement, daughter-in-law, Becky Dement, brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Nina Davis. Survived by son, Skip Dement, daughter, Debbie Savell and husband Conway, daughter-in-law Melissa Dement, four grandchildren, Amy Paris and husband Dwayne, Bryan Savell and wife Tammy, Jason Savell, Corie Sturdivant and husband Adam, Five great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Kenzie Paris, Ryan and Josh Sturdivant, and Sterling Savell, two nieces and a nephew and numerous friends. So many stories to tell and memories to share, she will be missed! The Dement Family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East. Funeral Service for Mrs. Dement will be celebrated on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2155 Wedgewood Dr. Interment will follow at Evergreen East Cemetery. Please view Mrs. Dement's online memorial tribute and send condolences at www.mem.com. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of MARTIN FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1460 GEORGE DIETER DR., EL PASO, TEXAS, 79936. (915) 855-8881.
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Yvette Teran (Gappae)
January 8, 2009
Dear Skip and Debbie,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy on Sandy's passing. We will always cherish the fond memories of growing up on Cheyenne Street with you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mary and Jean Gappae
Suzie, Annette and Yvette
Marjorie and Kelley Webb
January 8, 2009
Skip and Debbie, Have enjoyed your mom for so long, quite a spunky lady and as you know that is our kind of person!! Love you and know you will miss her tremendously as many will. You took very good care of her and she is up there smiling down on all her family.
David and Patti Rapisand
January 7, 2009
To Skip and Debbie,
We are sadden by your mother's passing but have joy knowing she lived a great life and was such a wonderful person to have known. We have fond memories of your mom while growing up with Bill. She was a loyal friend to all she shared life with and although we had not seen her in many years, we experienced her through her close friendship with Stella Hopper and Rick. Our thoughts are with you at this time. May God Bless Your Family in the celebration of a wonderful person He place here on earth to share.
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