Dorothy Gourley Kresser
Dorothy Gourley Kresser
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She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Kresser.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Plaster) Chesney (Gary) of California; grandsons Douglas Chesney (Cindy) of California and Steven Chesney (Susan) and their children Oliver and Eva of London, England; step-children Linda Kresser Reese and James Kresser and many nieces, nephews and other close family and friends.
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Saint James Episcopal Church. No formal visitation is planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.
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