Dorothy E. Workman, 96, of Homerville, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 4, 2008. She was born May 28, 1912 in Penfield to Homer and Alice Gannett Sooy and had lived in the Homerville area since 1934. She attended the Oberlin Business College and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Homerville United Methodist Church and West Salem Chapter Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are her daughter, Jane (Thomas) Trout of Homerville; sons, Gary (Sandy) Workman of Marion, Alabama, David (Bonnie) Workman of Thomaston, Alabama; grandchildren, Steve, Ben (Linda), Leigh Anne (Isaac), Rhett, Rory (John) and Tommy; great-grandchildren, Miranda, Chase, Lexie, Ryan and Alex; brother, Avery (Helen) Sooy of Penfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. B. (Curly) in 1995; sister, Esther Brown and brothers, Harold and Frank Sooy.
Visitation will be Monday, December 8, 2008 from Noon until the time of service at 2 P.M. at the Parker & Son Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St., Spencer. Pastor Pat Edington will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Homerville United Methodist Church, 9097 Spencer Rd., Homerville, OH 44235 or charity of donor’s choice.