Dorothy M. Mason

Dorothy Marie Arnold Mason, 74, of Frederick County, VA, died Friday, May 30, 2014, in Winchester Medical Center.

Mrs. Mason was born in 1939 in Winchester, VA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Dollie Marple Arnold.  Dot was a loving wife, mother, grandmother “Mem” and great grandmother “Maw Maw” she will forever be remembered for her strong faith and the love of her family. Dorothy spent many years employed as a child care provider with Rosedale Baptist Church where she was also a member for over 30 years. Dot will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Her husband, Roosevelt T. Mason, preceded her in death in 1984.

Mrs. Mason is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Butcher and her husband, John; four grandchildren, Richard, JT, Missy and Rose;  four great grandchildren,  Mikayla , John Edward,  Vincent and Colton; sisters, Emma F. Puffinburger and Phyllis A. Riggleman; brothers, Melvin L. Arnold, Douglas R. Arnold, Roger D. Arnold, and Donald E. Arnold all of Winchester, VA;.

Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by a son, Rickie Mason; brother, Clifton J. Arnold; and three step-brothers, Blackie, Robert, and Peck Arnold.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Ken Smith officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Open Door Baptist Church, 2587 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22603.

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