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Dorothy Wilson Obituary
DOROTHY FOSTER COURY WILSON, 73
"Dottie", Of Manassas Park, VA formerly of Apollo Beach, FL and Vienna, VA passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2006.
Dottie was born May 14, 1933 in White Sulphur Springs, WV and moved to the Washington area in the 1950's. She was employed by Vega Precision Laboratories in Vienna, VA from 1965 to 1981.
Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, Forest Everette and Katie Stella Sawyers Foster; and her husband, Joseph E. Wilson in 2004.
She is survived by her five children, Sheryl Coury of West Palm Beach, FL, Paul Coury and wife Pam of Clifton, VA, Patty Coury Hill and husband Les of Gainesville, VA, Joanie Frew and husband James of Nokesville, VA, and Jeanie Walters and husband Leo of Gainesville, VA; four sisters, Jan Asay and husband Jesse, Maxine Carmoney and husband Dr. Walter, Betty Snellings and husband Don and Ina Llewellyn and husband Tom; one brother, Forest Foster and wife Betty; ten grandchildren, Bryan Coury, Karli Coury, Chelsea Coury, Sage Coury, Tiffany Walters, Jessie Glorius, Brandi Walters, Zack Heim, Troy Frew and Shelli Frew; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2006 at PIERCE-PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, where funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2006 with Bishop Kelly Haws officiating. Interment to follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas, VA.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers, or contributions to The American Cancer Society, 124 Park St., S.E., Vienna, VA 22180 in memory of Dorothy Wilson.
Condolences may be sent to www.pricefh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Wilson
Claudia Low
October 18, 2006
Joanie, Jeanie and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and you families during this very difficult time. We will always have the great memories from Elm Street. Take care and love to all.
Catherine (aka Kits) Jones
October 16, 2006
Bless and keep Dottie's family. There are beautiful memories and the comfort of knowing Jesus' promises are fulfilled.
Elsie Tuma
October 16, 2006
God Bless Dottie...it was a long hard strugle. Our years at Vega were good ones. Sympathy is extended to the family.
Trish Cease
October 16, 2006
Joanie, Jeanie & Family,
I have known your family for a very long time. Your mom was like a second mom to me. I will miss her very much. She always has a special place in my heart. I am very sorry that I can’t be there with you all at this difficult time, but you all are in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Trish
PS: I will see you all soon.
Cora Phipps
October 15, 2006
I have lost a very dear friend. We will never know how much pain you have endured, but you fought a valiant battle and I hope you are resting now in the arms of God. I will miss you very much.
Kathleen & Shane Murphy
October 14, 2006
With our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Maureen Murphy
October 14, 2006
May God bless you and all of your families in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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