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Dorothy E. Gray-Ringgold, 91
March 03, 2019
Dorothy E. Gray-Ringgold, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on March 3, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Gray St. and Stella (Book) Gray and the wife of the late Lawrence S. “Larry” Ringgold.
Dorothy had a passion for caring for others, and after working in assembling at Hamilton Watch, she pursued her dreams and became a LPN and worked as a Private Duty Nurse at Duke Convalescent Home. The care she had for others was born from her love for her large and ever-growing family. Family time was precious to her and she blessed her family with 91 amazing years. Described as the glue that kept them together, Dorothy’s family will remember her love of pickles and olives, her timeless class, and her sly winks.
Dorothy is survived by her children; Joyce Hamilton and her husband James, Regina Holmes, Stephen Ringgold, Dennis Duncan, and Tina Ringgold. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. Dorothy is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Ringgold, dear parents Wilbur and Stella Gray, son Ernest “Bo” Holmes, and her four brothers and 3 sisters.
A Homegoing Service will take place on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 12:00pm at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory at 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602. Guests will be received prior to the service starting at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Riverview Burial Park.
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March 07, 2019
I was your mom’s supervisor when she worked at Duke Convalescent.
She was a very kind and caring nurse and went to great lengths to ensure that her residents got the best Care possible
I always knew that when she was on duty that, the residents got very good care.
She served as an excellent role model to younger nurses and the nurses aides that worked with her. She had a great work ethic was always at work and on time.
You have my sympathy in the passing of your mother.
She s now safe in the arms of Jesus.
May you all be blessed and comforted in this time of loss.
March 06, 2019
Aunt Dot you are forever loved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 06, 2019
My deepest condolences go out to the family at this time. My memory of Aunt Dorothy is that she has always been a beautiful person inside & out. And a true Matriarch of the family. For this, she’ll truly be missed. I pray peace on your hearts..and that your spirit be reminded and at peace of the wonderful memories that you shared with her.
March 06, 2019
I remember being over Ms. Dot’s house visiting and having talks with her. I loved hearing her words of wisdom. I use to think about how blessed her children were to have her in their lives. Then as time passed and I grow older I realized she was in my life for a season and I was blessed for that. Thank you, Ms. Dot, for the time you gave me unconditionally. To my friends the children, please know my heart hurts with you at this time and I pray that as time passes you remember the fun times you had with your mom. Know that she is smiling on all of you and will for all time.
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- Friday, March 08, 2019
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 414 East King Street
- Lancaster, PA 17602
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- Friday, March 08, 2019
- 12:00 PM
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- 414 East King Street
- Lancaster, PA 17602
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