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Dorothy McElrath Obituary
Mrs. McElrath was born Aug. 12, 1943, to the late Milton and Erma Buel. She was a member of Young's Chapel Church. Dorothy graduated from Hokes Bluff High School and was retired from the Gadsden City Board of Education after 25 years of service as lunchroom manager at Eura Brown.
She was preceded in death by her son, Raleigh McElrath Jr.; brothers, John and James Buel; and sisters, Linda Fitts and Inez Bennich.
She is survived by her husband, Raleigh McElrath; daughters, Donna (Chris) Womack and Denise McElrath; brothers, Lonnie Buel and Wyman Buel; sister, Mildred Norris; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be T.G. Bennich, Shane Bennich, Jeff McCoy, Tim Fitts, Noah Smith, Eddy Norris, Scott Norris and Mack Buel.
Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Gadsden Regional Medical Center; and the staff of Alacare Home Health.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Snell Grove Civitan Center, 324 Ninth St. N., Gadsden, AL 35903, in memory of Dorothy McElrath, but also in honor of her daughter, Denise McElrath.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy McElrath
Kayla Patterson
June 28, 2011
Ms. Dot was such a blessing. She took such great care of my boys when they were at Eura Brown. My boys adored her and they never went without lunch. Ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers!
Gabriel Austin
June 28, 2011
We're sorry for the death she was a very nice and blessed person she's in a better place now. (Gabriel Austin & Katherine Rhodes
Susan Nichols
June 28, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. This message is to Raleigh, Becky Denise, and to all of the family that you are in my prayers with the hope that you will be comforted at this time of need.
June 27, 2011
My family and I want to share our deep sorrow for you and your family. We did not get to come to the funeral home today, but we are praying for you all. Phillip, Becky Clay ,and Courtney Rogers'
Angie Leek
June 27, 2011
My mother (Katherine Rhodes) and Dorothy were cousins, and she remember they having so much fun growing up. She is deeply sadden for your loss. Our prayer are with you and the rest of your family.
dianne kilgore
June 27, 2011
dorothy was so much fun to be around if you knew dorothy was going to be their you was going to laugh. will miss just knowing she is not with us any more. loved her she was a very good person.
June 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. This journey through life will be filled full of loving memories that will carry you and your family through life.
Aunt Dorthy was a very special lady. She always had away of lighting up a room and making everyone smile.
Love you always,
Tammy,Shane and, Jamie (VA)
Teresa Fleming
June 27, 2011
Raleigh, I feel very blessed that we met your family at the hospital in January when my mother was so very sick. I know God will keep his arms around you to get you through this with Denise.
June 27, 2011
I am sorry for the family's loss. I'll pray for God to carry you through this time in your lives.
David Nichols
June 26, 2011
i was shocked and extremely sadden by this news. your mom was a "second mom" to me..my heart and prayers go out to you..Sharon(tootsie)Tidmore Trippe (santa rosa bch. FL)
Lisa Ledbetter
June 26, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
June 26, 2011
We will miss looking across the street to see her,Remember her so well for her being patient, as i would chase the footballs down i would kick into yalls yard, even had to go onto the porch some to retrieve the footballs.she never said a word,Sorry for your loss. Jimmy and Sherry Hutt.
GLENDA ATKINS
June 26, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dot at Eura Brown. She was a great person and i loved her dearly.
kaye shaw
June 26, 2011
i am very sad. my aunt dorothy passed away. last time i visited to her dec 1984. she always so funny and laugh. i will miss her so much. love kaye buel shaw
Angela Herman
June 26, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Angela Herman
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