Obituary for
Dorothy Ronnetta Keffer
Dorothy Ronnetta Keffer,89, of Hollywood, MD passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born August 27, 1926 in Chelsea, MA to the late Ronald and Elsie Sutherland.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband William I. “Bill” Keffer with whom she shared 52 years of marriage before he passed in 1997. She is survived by her 5 children; Susan Potts-Lancaster, Carol Catalina, William “Billy” Keffer, Barry Keffer and Ruth Keffer Cross, grandchildren; Jessica Cross Lee, Jamie Cross, Nicholas Copenhaver, Nicholas Potts 3rd , Crystal Copenhaver Johnson and her seven great-grandchildren, known as Gigi whom she loved dearly, her sister; Helene Mae Fosnock of Chelsea, MA.
Dottie was a devoted mother and wife, she was well known and adored throughout the community, she loved people and her animals. She retired at age 82, the oldest practicing Nurse in the state of Maryland. Dottie will be truly missed by all who knew her, especially her family. She was the best Mom, Mom-Mom and Nan and Gigi in the world. We love you Momma.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with a Funeral Service held at 1:00PM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s. P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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