Dorothy B. McKinley
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In loving memory of Dorothy B. McKinley, of Elverson, PA, and Bradenton, FL, who peacefully passed away at the age of 95 in her home on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was the wife of the late William McKinley. Dorothy was born to the late John and Nettie Kerns Beale in Coatesville, PA, where she spent most of her life.
Dorothy was a graduate of Scott High School in Coatesville in 1946. She dedicated years of her life as a secretary of safety at the former Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville. Dorothy was a member of the Thorndale United Methodist Church and a woman of great faith.
She is survived by her loving children, David Copeland of Bradenton, FL, and Patricia DiObilda of Elverson, PA, along with four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dorothy was loved, honored, and respected by every generation of her family.
Funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations to be made to your church, honoring Dorothy's commitment to the Lord.
Arrangements have been thoughtfully entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home in Parkesburg, PA. Messages of condolence and memories of Dorothy can be shared online at www.wildefuneralhome.com.
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Love and Prayers...
Our hearts are hurting here on Earth, but Aunt Dot, we know that you are at peace in Heaven! We have wonderful memories to cherish and were blessed to have known your love! Our families were intertwined from the beginning -- you were my Mother's best friend -- from high school and beyond! Much love and many prayers go out to David and Patti Jo and their extended families.
Condolence
Joy called and told me you "went home." I am glad for you! However, I will miss knowing your presence here with us. I still remember our times of sharing and prayer at Joy's home in Bradenton and I know God is still at work on the requests we made. You can watch from Heaven now as He does what you asked of Him. He hasn't forgotten. I love you Aunt Dot. Bev Gill
I miss you Memom! I wanted
I miss you Memom! I wanted you to know that I’m so glad we got to have that one last day together. We talked about your family and how things were so different back when you were young. I wanted you to know that when I am told that I am more like you than I know, I consider it a huge compliment. All my favorite things about myself are from you! You were one of the most beautiful human beings, inside and out, I have known, and you just happen to be my grandmother! How lucky was that! It was never a burden to sit with you and talk and even though sometimes our stubborn sides caused us to get frustrated, I always knew that the love would be there! Also, when I was young I always wanted to stay home sick because it meant I would get to be at your house and you always made me feel better! You had a way of making sure I knew you loved me! Even if it meant you had to scold me sometimes! I miss you and will carry you with me always!