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DOROTHY SHEFFIELD

LIMA — Dorothy R. Sheffield, age 70, passed away March 19, 2016, at her residence. Dorothy was born October 27, 1945 in Lima, OH, to Harold Lee and Thelma R. ( Suydam ) Rhoades who preceded her in death. On March 2, 1963 she married Robert A. Sheffield Jr. who preceded her in death on April 25, 2007.

Dorothy was a homemaker. She was an avid Ohio State University Buckeye football fan. Dorothy had a great love of music and she is once again dancing with her husband and her dog "Missy".

Dorothy was survived by 2 daughters; Diane Boop of Lima, OH and Suzie Stewart of Spencerville, OH, 6 grandchildren; Crystal, Cole, Robert, Cody, Katie and Jacob, 2 great grandchildren; Laney Mae and Aubrey, a sister, Nancy Rhoades formerly of Columbus Grove, a sister-in-law, Diane Sexton of CA, a brother-in-law, T.J. Sheffield of Lima, OH, 2 sisters-in-law, Julie Sheffield of Decatur, IN and Nora Niblick of Decatur, IN, and a brother-in-law, Dave Sheffield of Lima, OH. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Donald Rhoades and Walt Rhoades, a sister, Freda Luma, a son-in-law, Kevin Boop and a brother-in-law, Bill Sheffield.

There will not be any services. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist them with funeral expenses. A Go Fund Me Account has been established to provide convenience for anyone wishing to donate. Visit "www.gofundme.com/7pvf3g4s" to make a donation." The family has entrusted the CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL in assisting them with funeral arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com

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Published by The Lima News from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2016.

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Sandie Roy

March 28, 2016

May you rest in peace with our Lord Dotty.

March 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss.A lot of good memories.
Carol, Suzanne and Becky.

Tod Fish

March 24, 2016

Love you, Aunt Dot!!!

Tod

March 24, 2016

So glad I got to see Dot in Oct when at home and got share good memories and how our kids were doing, She was making stuffed peppers ,Your mom will be missed always happy no matter what, She and you will be remembered in our prayers. Bob and Charlotte Black

Jerry & Mary Kloeppel

March 24, 2016

So sorry to hear of Dots passing.We will remember her as always being such a upbeat/cheerful person. Our prayers are with the family.

Nancy Buchanan-Harper

March 23, 2016

To All The Family,
I am so sorry to read of Dots passing. She was such a fun loving person - always with a smile. May your many precious memories sustain you now and in the days to come. Prayers for you offered.
Sincerely,

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