Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. ~Albert Einstein
OBITUARY FOR
DOROTHY (DOTTIE) JANE GROMLEY CESSNA
Dorothy
(Dottie) Jane Gromley Cessna, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, went to be with the
Lord Saturday, November 1, 2014. Born in Grant Township, September 13, 1936,
she married Carl R. Cessna December 31, 1954.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Melodie
LaVan (Steve) of Indiana, Pennsylvania, Pamela Kuhn (RB) of Muncie, Indiana,
and one son, Craig (Becky) of Lancaster, Ohio. She will be greatly missed by
her grandchildren, Pamela Satterfield Asbury, Jordan Satterfield, Melanie Kuhn
Clemens, Jennifer Cessna, Andrew Cessna, Emily Kuhn, Luke LaVan, and Lori
Spurgin, as well as eleven great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Rosa Lee (Jim)
Roodhouse, and Jean Keith. Preceding her in death were her parents, Tom and
Ruth Gromley; stepmother, Eulale
Gromley; one sister, Julia Kritzer; one
son-in-law, Rev. Ray Satterfield; and two granddaughters, Carla Satterfield and
Sarah Kuhn.
Dottie
had been a faithful member of Hillsdale Wesleyan Methodist Church since 1956,
where she served in several offices many years, including church membership
secretary, Sunday School teacher, and Women’s
Missionary Society president, as well as
denominational YMWB treasurer and WMS auditor. She had a great appreciation for
the arts, continuing as an active member of the Indiana Arts Association;
through the years, Dottie created numerous one-of-a-kind china-painted items,
specifically fashioned for her children and friends. More recently, her artistic ability was
expressed in meticulously-crafted greeting cards intentionally designed to
encourage family and others she loved. Dottie and Carl were so anticipating the
celebration of their sixtieth wedding anniversary the children had planned for
January, 2015; their love for each other was unequalled, as evidenced through
their obvious affection and mutual respect, providing beautiful examples for
their children and grandchildren to follow.
11 comments:
So very sorry to hear. <> to you and your family. What a testimony she has!
May God comfort and give you all strength through this difficult time, Lisa :O)
So sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you all.
Blessings,
Valerie
Oh, Pamela...Praying for God's peace and comfort to be your experience in new and unmistakeable ways in the hours and days to come. ♥ Rebecca
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and yours today.
So very sorry for your loss, Pam. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers since early last week! Hugs to you!
Very sorry for your loss. I love the quotation in your post.
Very sorry for your loss, love you.
So sorry for your loss. A lovely lady and source of encouragement for many...may you all be comforted with precious memories. Sincerely, Ana Harshaw
Pamela, tearfully grieving alongside you in heartfelt love and prayer. You know, strong woman of God, that He will carry you and give you the strength. You are strong because He loves you, and you show His love in all you do!!! xoxo
What a beautiful lady she is! Her face is so kind and gentle. She looks happy. You must be comforted knowing you gave her the love she deserved and now her joy knows no limits! She will be deeply missed. How could such a treasure not be?
My heart felt condolences. May her soul rest in peace.
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