She was born on October 29, 1927. A Shawnee High School graduate of 1945, devoted animal lover, a vivacious dancer, music enthusiast, a sensational piano player and an artist in oil paintings. Dorothy was a survivor of the Waverly Hills TB Sanatorium. She was a member of Bashford Manor Baptist Church a secretary and a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward C. and Agnes V. Hobbs; and her best friend, Doris Rose.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Julie Ellen Gordon; ex-husband, Gilbert R. Gordon; her beloved dog, Bonnie Belle; adopted daughter, Beverly Jean Kaiser Edwards; cousins, Bill Friend Jr. (Marcie), Johnny Friend (Sandy); and a host of cousins and relatives.
The Gordon family would like to thank the Hoskins family for their loving care of Dorothy.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted noon, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in the Chapel of Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011.
In lieu of flowers, expressions may be made to, Animal Care Society of Louisville, 12207 Westport Road Louisville, KY 40245-1712, Hosparus, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY 40205-3224 or the American Diabetes Association , 161 St Matthews Ave Suite 3 Louisville, KY 40207.
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