Dorothy Marie Coon

July 6, 1924 - April 4, 2012


Dorothy Marie Coon, 87, of Wolcott, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Monticello Assisted Living and Healthcare. She was born July 6, 1924 in Kingman, Indiana to the late Roy and Ada (Toombs) Bowley. She graduated from Wadena High School in 1944. Her first marriage was to Roy L. Ridenour on March 10, 1945, he preceded her in death February 22, 1952. She then married Dempsey "Jack" Coon on January 19, 1959. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2000. She worked at Bryans in Monticello, and later retired from Northway in Rensselaer. She attended the Open Door Baptist Church of Rensselaer, and was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge. She enjoyed shopping, especially in Lafayette, spending time with her family and hosting a big family dinner every Fourth of July. Surviving are nine children; Judy Chadd (husband: Charlie) of Monticello, Pat Taylor (husband: Ed) of Brookston, Linda Bryant of Williamsport, Cathy Cross (husband: Bob) of Wolcott and Nancy Sanders (husband: Kenny) of Lafayette, Cindy Hervey (husband: John) of Mateca, CA, Kenny Coon of Fort Myers, Florida, Elaine Lawson and Pam Holiday (companion: Dave) both of Mulberry; and two sisters, Leona Stoller of Wolcott and Betty Littleton (husband: Leon) of Phoenix, AZ. Dorothy cherished the time she spent with her 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Bill and Raymond Bowley and four grandchildren, JoAnn Tyler, Jamie Cross, Paxton Knoth and Kenneth Walden. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until the time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott with Pastor Jeremy Church officiating. Interment to follow at Remington Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Wolcott Christian Church or St. Elizabeth Hospice Hospice.


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Foster-Clapper Funeral Home

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  • 202 West School Street
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Foster-Clapper Funeral Home

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  • Pastor Jeremy Church officiating. Interment to follow at Remington Cemetery.

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