Dorothy Perry

Dorothy J. Perry, age 70 of Columbus, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at her residence, after a long and courageous fight with stomach cancer.

Dorothy was born  March 23, 1953, in Richland, VA, to the late James (Jim) and Gertrude Belcher. She was a devout Christian  and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Dorothy had a zest for life and she enjoyed spending her time with  family and friends, whom she loved deeply. She was always there to brighten the lives of others with a warm conversation, joke and smile. Some of her hobbies included going shopping, cooking,  listening to Christian and County music. Her favorite singer was Randy Travis.  She loved animals and had many precious pets during her life.  

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Jimmie, Ray and Mike, brother-in-law's, Harry Maynard and Donald Fairchild, Walter Walker, sister-in-law Patricia Belcher and nephew Bobby Fairchild.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include her Husband Lloyd Perry, daughter Samantha Hall-Devena (Ron), grandchildren Daphine Weiner, Cheyenne Hunt and Brian Hunt all of Hillsboro, OH. Siblings include  Wanda Walker of Columbus, OH, Ann (Dickie) Smith of Belfry, Ky, Judy Maynard of Dunlow, WV, Debbie Fairchild of Columbus, OH, Donnie Belcher of Columbus, OH and Clarence Belcher of Dunlow, WV, Brother-in-law Rick Perry of Galloway, OH. A host of special nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends and her beloved dog Tinkerbell.

Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 4-7 PM at Jerry Spears Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Liuzzo officiating.  Interment will be at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.

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