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Dorothy Bellamy Obituary

Dorothy Jean Johnson Bellamy, 87, Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Auburn, KY.

Dorothy, the daughter of Charles A. Johnson and Estherline Kimbrough Todd, was born on January 13, 1938, in Allensville, KY.

Dorothy enjoyed cooking,interior decorating, landscaping, and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Alex Bellamy; brother, Charles Johnson; son, Leonard Bellamy.

Survivors include her children, LaWanda Whitlow, Kenneth Bellamy, Ricky Bellamy, Ellis (Katrece) Bellamy, and Anthony Bellamy; 4 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; a host of great great great-grandchildren; devoted friend/sister, Jearlene Smith; cousin/daughter, Cheryl Todd Woodard.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mississippi Valley Publishing on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Sep

17

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

221 S SPRING STREET, RUSSELLVILLE, KY

Sep

17

Graveside service

1:30 p.m.

GREENWOOD CEMETERY

KY-79, RUSSELLVILLE, KY 42276

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1311 S Liberty St., Hopkinsville, KY 42240

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