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Dorothea Stone "Dotty" Powers

Dorothea Powers Obituary

POWERS, DOROTHEA STONE "DOTTY", 72, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was loved and adored by many whose lives she touched. Dotty was a Prima Ballerina in the Charleston
Ballet and moved to Sweet-
water in 1978. She taught dance throughout the years to adults and children. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Larry Powers, Sr.; her eldest son Larry, his wife Teddi and their sons Josh, Trey and Alec; her son Bill, his wife Kris and their sons Austin and Derek; sister Besty Griffith and brother Joe Stone; and her nieces Tricia Guertel and Debbie Bonomo. Her many dear friends are invited to join Dotty's family as they celebrate her life Sunday, May 17 from 3-5PM at the home of Teddi and Larry, 975 Lake Front Lane in Longwood. A private service for the family will follow. Donations may be made in honor of Dotty to Hospice of the Comforter, 595 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, 407-398-1084.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on May 16, 2009.

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Kyle Tague

May 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Powers Family during this time of loss. I will always have the coolest memories of Mrs. P dancing at the parties that we attended together.

mildred jones

May 16, 2009

my first and favorite neice---all the good memories will last forever!

Debby Buchert

May 16, 2009

I'll always remember her laughter and her funny songs she sang at all our beach trips. A little bit of her is with us all who loved and knew her.Our
prayers go out to her family. Prayers and God speed,Dotty!!!!I'll miss you always.
Love,
Debby


Love,
Debby Buchert(Indialantic,Fl.)

Vicki Morgan

May 16, 2009

To Larry and family:
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of Dotty's family. She was a great neighbor. Will surely miss her and talking with her at the mailbox. May The Lord bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Know if I can do anything, please let me know.

babs muckenfuss

May 16, 2009

she was a fun cousin and will be greatly missed!!!!!!

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