Mrs Dorothy Ridinger Doss

Mrs Dorothy Ridinger Doss obituary, Vinton, VA

Mrs Dorothy Ridinger Doss

Dorothy Doss Obituary

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Dorothy Ridinger Doss, 95, passed away on March 10, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Doss, sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Jack Thomas, parents Myrtle and James Ridinger.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia Adkins, granddaughter Heather Adkins, nephew John Thomas, niece Suzanne (Craig) Dowell, great-niece Holly (Scott) Schreiner, and great-nephew Christopher (Leeann) Thomas.
Dorothy loved to travel and talk about her trips. She loved working in her yard and was extremely proud of her flowers.
Graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 15, and 10:00AM at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association.
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