Dorothy Southward

Dorothy Joyce (Gorman) Southward age 75, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Medilodge of Clare surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass Street, St. Johns, MI, on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Deiner officiating.  Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 3-8 P.M., at the funeral home.  A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church, 150 50th Street, Wyoming, Michigan, 49548.

Dorothy was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 26, 1941, the daughter of Gordon Shaw and Ruthe Rae (Carey) Hodge.  She graduated from Rodney B. High School with the class of 1959.  On July 25, 1993 she married Edward Southward; Ed died on November 30, 1999.  Dorothy was a former nurse's aid at Hazel Findlay Manor in St. Johns, Michigan; she also worked at Eureka House.  Dorothy was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Wyoming, MI.

She is survived by daughter Elizabeth (Roy) Brown of Carson City, MI, 2 sons; Tim (Jamie) Gorman of Rosebush, MI, Edward (Karen) Gorman Jr. of Wyoming, MI, 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and sister Shirley (Harold) Dockham of Lansing, MI.  She was predeceased by her husband, daughter Ruthe Ellen, son Patrick Shaw, granddaughter Krystyna, grandson Charlie, sister Betty, and brother Richard.

Memorials may be made to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.