Dorothy J. Meadows

Dorothy Meadows, 94, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Manor of Perrysburg Nursing Home. Born in Hinton, West Virginia, June 24, 1924, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Samuel Preston and Esta Mae (Foster) Turner. She was a member of Bellepoint Baptist Church, where she served as pianist several years, before moving to the Perrysburg area to be near her family. She attended the Athens Missionary Baptist Church in Walbridge, Ohio. While living at the “Abundant Life” apartments in Perrysburg, she formed the exercise and “sing-a-long” programs. Dorothy had many hobbies and talents. She enjoyed crocheting, painting and quilting. She blessed many by sharing these talents. She also enjoyed playing the piano and singing in many gospel groups. Preceding her in death: her husband, Marvin Oris; one son, Frankie Maurice; one grandson, Charles Edward Willey; ten brothers, Escoe, Russell, Guy, Hobert, Norvel, Harold, Joe, Mervil, Claude, and Walter; three sisters, Bertha, Ethel and Eloise. Dorothy was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Those left to cherish her memory: one son, Marvin Eugene (Kay) of Perrysburg; one daughter, Deanna (Jim) Willey of Perrysburg; four grandchildren, Rick (Denise) Meadows of Columbus, Ohio; Cherri (Brett) Farley of Ada, Michigan; Jimmy (Jennifer) Willey of Maumee, Ohio; Lori Trombly of Perrysburg; seven great-grandchildren, Andrew (Stacy) Meadows of Columbus, Ohio; Sarah (Ryan) Jackson of Perrysburg, Ohio; Meghan (Keith) Disselkoen of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Kaitlyn (Andrew) DeYoung of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Daniel and Laci Trombly of Perrysburg and Joel Edwards Willey of Maumee, Ohio; five great-great grandchildren: Miles, Jane, Ladd, Eloise and Charlotte and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 701 N. Main Street, Walbridge, Ohio (419-666-3121) on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Services at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor David McGregor, officiating. Graveside services and burial will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Hinton, West Virginia. Arrangements in Hinton are entrusted to Pivont Funeral Home.