In Memory Of
Dorothy Mae Gipson
1943
2022
Dorothy Mae Gipson
December 24, 1943 — December 14, 2022
A precious one from us is gone.
The voice we have is still.
A place is vacant in our home,
That no one can ever fill.
Today we are honoring, celebrating and remembering Dorothy Mae Claytor Gipson.
Dorothy Mae was born on December 24, 1943 in Lorado, West Virigina to Bettie and Irvin Claytor Sr. She grew up in Lester, West Virginia and graduated from Stratton High School in Beckley, West Virginia in 1961. After high school, she moved to New York.
In New York, Dorothy worked in the Health Care Field as a Certified Home Health Aide. She was a woman of grace and courage, with a stubborn streak that showed up when she set her mind to something.
Dorothy met and married Grady Gipson in New York. After living in NY for some years, the family relocated to Dayton, Ohio. They became members of St. Timothy Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching Westerns and reading. Their home was always filled with children, which was her greatest joy. She loved children, and she loved to cook. There was always plenty for all.
Dorothy was ushered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Gipson; her parents, Bettie and Irvin Claytor Sr.; two sisters, Retha Mae Jones and Helen Letsinger, and a brother, Irvin Claytor Jr.
She is survived by and will forever remain in the hearts of her children: Regina, Keith (Jackie), Kenneth, Grady, Joseph and nephew, Lance Mooney (her bonus son); a whole heap of grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty C. White and Harlima Mooney; 2 brothers, Willie Lee and Marcillous (Merlene) Claytor; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
John 16:22
So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
A visitation will be held from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, in Dayton, Ohio, where the funeral service will begin at 1:30pm. Following the service, she will be laid to rest with her husband at West Memory Gardens.
Dorothy's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
To share a memory of Dorothy Mae or to leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
The voice we have is still.
A place is vacant in our home,
That no one can ever fill.
Today we are honoring, celebrating and remembering Dorothy Mae Claytor Gipson.
Dorothy Mae was born on December 24, 1943 in Lorado, West Virigina to Bettie and Irvin Claytor Sr. She grew up in Lester, West Virginia and graduated from Stratton High School in Beckley, West Virginia in 1961. After high school, she moved to New York.
In New York, Dorothy worked in the Health Care Field as a Certified Home Health Aide. She was a woman of grace and courage, with a stubborn streak that showed up when she set her mind to something.
Dorothy met and married Grady Gipson in New York. After living in NY for some years, the family relocated to Dayton, Ohio. They became members of St. Timothy Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching Westerns and reading. Their home was always filled with children, which was her greatest joy. She loved children, and she loved to cook. There was always plenty for all.
Dorothy was ushered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Gipson; her parents, Bettie and Irvin Claytor Sr.; two sisters, Retha Mae Jones and Helen Letsinger, and a brother, Irvin Claytor Jr.
She is survived by and will forever remain in the hearts of her children: Regina, Keith (Jackie), Kenneth, Grady, Joseph and nephew, Lance Mooney (her bonus son); a whole heap of grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty C. White and Harlima Mooney; 2 brothers, Willie Lee and Marcillous (Merlene) Claytor; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
John 16:22
So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
A visitation will be held from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, in Dayton, Ohio, where the funeral service will begin at 1:30pm. Following the service, she will be laid to rest with her husband at West Memory Gardens.
Dorothy's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
To share a memory of Dorothy Mae or to leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy Mae Gipson, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, December 30, 2022
12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Friday, December 30, 2022
Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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