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DEAN, 88
AUBURNDALE - Dorothy Jean Dean, 88, of Auburndale, FL passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Health.
She was born January 6, 1932 to John A. and Beulah Carter in Baxley, GA then moved to Winter Haven, FL at the age of one. She worked at Bordo Citrus for 40 years as a sectionizer.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Dean in 1991; her parents; and a sister Grace Abbott.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Sandra Copeland of Lakeland, FL and Carolyn (Ernest) Houchin of Murfreesboro, TN; four sons, Robert Dean of Auburndale, FL, James (Mitzi) Dean of Johnson City, TN, Jeffrey Dean of Murfreesboro, TN and Curtis Dean of Auburndale, FL; two brothers, Jack Carter of Spring Hill, FL and Ronnie Carter of Eloise, FL; a sister, Betty Everage of Winter Haven, FL and seven grandchildren, Joey Dean, Kevin Dean, Brian Dean Long, Casey Dean Long, Dennis (Samantha) Dean, Andrew (Elizabeth) Strickland and Amy (Randy) Pritchard.
She was a very active church member all her life. She was in the church choir, volunteered in the church nursery, visited the sick and elderly and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven, FL, The Flamingos and Young At Heart groups.
We the family find comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord. Her prayer is that she will see each and everyone of you in Heaven.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven, FL. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Faith Baptist Church, 2140 Crystal Beach Road, Winter Haven, FL. Interment will follow at Auburndale Memorial Park.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.oakridgefuneralcare.com
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Tonya Farthing
July 28, 2020
Dorothy, even though I only knew you for a short time, you meant the world to me! You were one of the first people that introduced yourself to us at church and made us feel so welcomed and loved. I can never thank you enough for that. I loved sitting by you every Sunday. You truly touched my life in so many ways and I will never forget you, or your beautiful spirit. You were an absolute precious woman that so many adored. Such a servant for the Lord. I will miss you dearly and am so thankful I knew you. I can't wait to see you again. We love you...Tonya Farthing
sissy dunn
July 26, 2020
I haven't seen you in years Dorothy but I always enjoyed when you and betty came into the jewelry store and until today I never knew that you were sisters. I do remember you both telling me about growing up in Eloise. I will see you again one day in heaven my friend.
Lorrain Tarver
July 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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