Dorothy East's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2021 in McComb, Mississippi

Dorothy East

May 3, 1930 - December 7, 2021 (91 years old)

McComb, Mississippi

Dorothy East's obituary , Passed away on December 7, 2021 in McComb, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sharkey Funeral Home

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Dorothy East

May 3, 1930 - December 7, 2021 (91 years old)

McComb, Mississippi

Dorothy East Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy East (McComb, Mississippi), born in Smithdale, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 91, on December 7, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy East to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Daniel Lumpkin Wells and Addie Lee Reeves Wells; her husband Leroy East; and her siblings, Laverne Nunnery, Bernice Howell, Norma Smith, James Hugh Wells, Dan L. "Jack" Wells, Jr. and Raiford Lee Wells.

She is survived by: her daughter Dr. Patricia Brawley (Peter); her grandchildren, Dawn Tidwell (Rodney), Darren Jergins and Chad Jergins; her great grandchildren, Dr. Emily Cothern, Ryan Cothern, Eric Cothern and Michael Jergins; her sister Joy Laird (James); and her sister-in-law Joyce Wells.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Arlington Baptist Church 1284 Bogue Chitto Rd SW, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sharkey Funeral Home



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Sharkey Funeral Home
1023 Old Brookhaven Rd, Summit, MS 39666

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Dec 09

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Arlington Baptist Church
1284 Bogue Chitto Rd SW, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629

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