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Dorothy Pitchford Obituary
GIRARD - Dorothy Pitchford, 71, of Girard, formerly of Waggoner, died at 6:37 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at her residence.
She was born May 6, 1936, in Gillespie, the daughter of John Walter and Rosella Lamb Hughes. She married Marlyn "Cork" Pitchford on March 15, 1958, in Gillespie; he died on Oct. 3, 1994. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers.
Dorothy retired from the state of Illinois as an administrative secretary in 2000. She was a member of the Waggoner Centennial Players. She graduated from Gillespie High School with the class of 1954.
Surviving are three children, Paula (Francis) Corning of Nixa, Mo., Phillip (Shelley) Pitchford of Girard and Peggy (Kraig) Owens of O'Fallon, Mo.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. Services will be held there at 10 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2008. Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery in Raymond.
Memorials may be made to Waggoner Centennial Building or Pitman Park District.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Pitchford
Bill & Susan Arter
March 28, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all of Dorothy's family. So sorry for your loss.
Ron & Cathy Hobson
March 28, 2008
Phil, Paula and Peggy
We are very sorry for your loss and are in our thoughts and prayers.
george and carol kruse
March 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Betty
March 27, 2008
To the family of Dorothy--you have my deepest sympathy--I always enjoyed being around her, she had a way of cheering you up.
Bev Matthews
March 26, 2008
Paula, Peggy, Phil and families; Rodney and I have very fond memories of both of your parents. They were the kind of neighbors that everyone would want; friendly, caring and yet did not try to interfere. Rodney enjoyed working with your mom and we appreciated the fact that we could depend on Peggy to babysit with Amy and Travis so many years ago. Your Mom was a genuine person whom we are both saddened by her death and proud to say we knew her. Blessings, Rodney and Bev Matthews
Karen Robinett
March 26, 2008
Paula, Phil and Peggy: I was so surprised to read of your Mom's passing. Paula, I will never forget she was the one that took us 8th Grade Cheerleaders to pick out our uniforms. Even purple shoestrings! She was a delightful character to be around, one that will always be vivid in memory. I'll never forget her "HI how are YA?" May you each have a light of her happiness in your hearts.
Mike & Gail Meisner
March 26, 2008
Paula, Phil, Peggy, & Kraig, Sorry to hear about your mom's death. She was a wonderful lady. Your parents were two of my favorite people, always happy, cheerful, and supportive. Take comfort in knowing that they are now together again. Our thoughts are with you.
Beverly Admire Waldrop
March 26, 2008
Blessings to all of Dorothy's family.
I will always remember Dorothy's laugh and the fun times we had together in our post high school years. Dorothy and I lived a block apart on Baker Street in Gillespie. My husband and I also knew Corky and thought he was the best.
The last time I saw Dorothy was a few years ago in Springfield at Famous Barr. At that time she was sitting down resting before shopping more. She mentioned she was having breathing problems but I did not know that she became ill later.
I was saddened today as I read the paper and will always remember her as a great person who loved having fun, loved life, and most of all, loved Corky and her family more than life itself.
SKIP TURNBULL
March 26, 2008
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CODOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS.
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Elise Baima-Sherman
March 26, 2008
Phil, Paula, Peggy and Families: I am so sorry to hear of your mom's death. You all have been in my thoughts since we found out Aunt Dorothy was sick. She is with Corky again and I hope you can all find some comfort in that. I know she missed him so much.
Love to you all,
Elise
Ivan and Karen Benning
March 26, 2008
Kraig and Peggy - Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy.
Jessica Rogers
March 26, 2008
Phil and Shelly, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elise Baima-Sherman
March 26, 2008
Paula, Phil, Peg & Families: I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You have all been in my thoughts since we found out Aunt Dorothy was sick. She and Corky are together again now and I hope you can all find some comfort in knowing that. I know she missed him so much.
Love to you all
Elise
Vicki Schott
March 26, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy.
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