Dorothy M. Phillips, 99, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at her residence. She was born on September 13, 1924 in Homerville, Ohio a daughter of the late Lester & Frankie Bowerize Gorham. Preceding Dorothy in death were her husband Frank M. Phillips; daughter Susan L. Meadows; sisters Marie Pate & Kathleen Weaver; brothers Lester Gorham, Jr. & Homer K. Koppler.

Dorothy was Presbyterian by faith and employed as a professional secretary for many years. She held membership in Sweet Adelines (women's barbershop music) for forty plus years.

Dorothy was a caring loving mother and grandmother who adored her children and grandchildren. It would make her day when all of the family would come and visit with her. She would talk to anyone and make them feel comfortable. She had an easy way about her and people loved to listen to her tell stories. Dorothy was an avid collector of Fenton Glass and Figurines.

Dorothy is survived by her four children Frank D. Phillips, Robin A. Phillips, Mark (Missy) Phillips & Samantha (David) Pawelczyk; brother Robert G. (Shirley) Gorham; nine grandchildren Michelle (Dan) Patavin, Oliver (Casey) Stone, Timothy (Julie) Stone, Christina (Chris) Sutton, Michael (Ginny) Pawelczyk, Mark (Samantha) Phillips, Joshua (Jessica) Phillips, Justin Phillips & Leslie Phillips; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Wednesday 3-6 p.m.; where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Richard Pate officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.

She loved donating to animal rescue responses. Dorothy loved all animals, but was partial to butterflies and hummingbirds.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Jefferson County Humane Society, PO Box 233, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 OR any animal organization.