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Dorothy Louise Blake

1939 - 2021

Dorothy Louise Blake obituary, 1939-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Dorothy Blake Obituary

Dorothy Louise Benford Blake was born on January 27, 1939 in Gary, Indiana to the late, John and Beatrice Benford. She departed this life on November 12, 2021, at Hobart Medical Center. Dorothy graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1957 and attended Automation Institute of America. She retired from US Steel after 38 years. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; brothers John "Bird" and Larry, and sister, Jeaneice Clemon. She leaves to cherish her memory: Son, John Blake, III, nieces, Tammy Hampton, Deneen Davis, nephew Derek (Subrena)) Benford and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation, Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 10:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 12:00 noon all services at St. Timothy Community Church 1600 West 25th Avenue. Rev. Ramen Jackson, Officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Funeral Services will be stream at www.sttimothychurch.org at 12:00 p.m.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 17, 2021.

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The Kendrick's

November 19, 2021

We were very heartbroken of the passing of your beloved: "Dorothy Louise Benford-Blake." The soul of this saint has taken her earthly sleep into the dawning of a new day.

God prepared in advance her heavenly home for all eternity.

The Kendrick Sister's

Lenora Barnes

November 18, 2021

Sending prayers of comfort & peace to John & family on the transition of your loved one, Dorothy. May God keep His arms around you in the days ahead...

Linda Johnson

November 18, 2021

To Tammy and Family, You have my sincere condolences. I know how much Dorothy meant to you. God Bless you.

SUBRENA BENFORD

November 18, 2021

I´m so sorry we couldn´t be there today. We love Aunt Dorothy so much. The family is in our prayers.

Daisy Curtis and Dorothy Curtis

November 17, 2021

Dorothy's Family,

You have our heartfelt condolences in the transition of your Beloved Dorothy! May the fond memories help sustain you in the months to come.

Your Sisters in Christ,

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Timothy Community Church

1600 West 25th Avenue, IN

Nov

18

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St. Timothy Community Church

1600 West 25th Avenue, IN

Nov

18

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Live streamed at www.sttimothychurch.org

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Funeral services provided by:

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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