Mr John Doe's Obituary
“Seeing is believing.” For many, those words simply represent a motto. But for Mrs Dorothy Floyd, it summarized in every way who she was. She was modest, quiet and observant, taking in everything around her and always thinking before acting. She was a realist, someone who was efficient and practical in everything she did. She was a friendly person who truly cared about those around her. Dorothy was born on November 4, 1928 at Springhill Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Raised in Mobile, Alabam, she was brought up to be tolerant and trustworthy. As a child, she learned to be conscientious, responsible and punctual. These were all traits that she would carry with her throughout her life. As a young girl, Dorothy was always aware of how others around her felt and this quality served her well. With a deep capacity to tolerate the feelings of others, Dorothy was generally able to avoid conflicts. It seemed as if Dorothy was the family member who was always working to keep stress at bay. Preferring a quiet environment where she could concentrate, Dorothy also had the ability to relate well with her family and friends. Dorothy was raised with 5 siblings. She had three sisters, Betty Worrell, Mae Clements, and Dee Dee Richardson and two brothers, Herman Clements, and Larry Clements. Dorothy was constantly involved in activities with her family. Dorothy and her siblings had the typical rivalries while growing up but they deeply cared for each other and shared many life experiences over the years. Love can’t be defined but must be experienced. That was so true for Dorothy. On July 25, 1962 Dorothy married Robert Floyd at St. Vincent Catholic Church of Mobile, Alabama. She was totally committed to Robert and maintained traditional ideals about marriage. It was as if Dorothy naturally sensed her spouse’s needs, and accepted those feelings unconditionally. Although Dorothy disliked conflict, she did not take flight from discord, but rather sought to preserve harmony even during the most trying times. Dorothy was a good mother to her children. She had “old fashioned” parental values and could handle typical family conflicts in a fair and calm manner. Because she trusted emotions, Dorothy was reluctant to force issues and used gentle persuasion to resolve situations. In this way she seemed to radiate an aura of warmth and caring to those around her, always thinking before acting. In addition, Dorothy was a master planner. No matter how hectic life around her might be, she seemed to know and track everyone’s schedule. Dorothy was blessed with three children, two sons, Robert and Danny, and one daughter, Becky. They were also blessed with eight grandchildren, Robby, Jacquelyn, Deanna, Danielle, Joseph, Rachel, Evan, and Eddie. If you gave Dorothy a deadline, she would meet it. At work, Dorothy was always on task. Without hesitation, Dorothy could adhere to any assignment and see it through to its completion. Her primary occupation was housewife. During that time, Dorothy excelled in working with small groups in order to complete assignments. She was able to quickly grasp concrete ideas and could organize and plan the best way to accomplish things with remarkable consistency. Dorothy was good at staying on track and was considerate in listening to what others had to say. In this way, Dorothy had a true gift for being able to come up with practical resolutions to difficult problems. She was often the team member who managed to put forth a win/win solution for all parties. Dorothy was an native. She seemed to thrive on the routines offered up by the military. Being a literal thinker with a calm exterior helped her handle the rigors of the military. Dorothy liked to experience things first hand, in addition to simply learning about them. This quality influenced Dorothy's choice of leisure time activities. A methodical and patient worker, Dorothy preferred to set aside uninterrupted time to work on her hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were going to church. Dorothy was content to sit quietly alone, enjoying her hobbies all by herself and could often be found just reading about her favorite pastimes. An individual who respected and maintained traditional values, her faith was important to Dorothy. Her compassion, consideration and sympathy toward others was evident in her personal beliefs. She was a member St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church for 23 years. During that time, she was always involved in church activities. Dorothy passed away on April 30, 2009 at Local Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Cancer. She is survived by her children Robert, Danny, and Becky; Her eight grandchildren, her five siblings, and her great grandchildren. Services were held at Serenity Funeral Home. Dorothy was laid to rest in Serenity Gardens Cemetery. It is said that some people can’t see the forest for the trees. Dorothy was able to focus on each individual tree, tending to its needs, thus making the forest stronger as a whole. Dorothy was a trustworthy, pragmatic and sympathetic person, the kind of woman to whom everyone was drawn. She was thorough and practical. Dorothy Floyd was very literal with her words. You always knew where you stood with Dorothy. She will be missed.
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