Our dear loved one, Dorothy Moss, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2021. She was born in Allegheny County, Bridgeville Pennsylvania on October 17, 1939, to the late James Elijah, Sr., and Lula May (Phillips) Elijah, and was the 2nd oldest of twelve children, (8 girls, 4 boys) She was a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, class of 1957. After various career paths, Dorothy later retired from Channel 7 News, Dayton, Ohio. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents James and Lula May Elijah; daughter Veronica, Brothers; James and John Elijah, and sister Estelle Payne.
Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Anthony Moss, LaLonne Parish, Kenneth Jr., (Isabelle) Moss, Kenneth III (Billie) Moss, Eric (Taffy) Moss, Corey (Shannon) Moss; brothers Richard (Margaret) Phillips, Michael (Orma) Elijah, sisters Margery Mobley, Thelma Lewis, Margaret Ann Palmer, Ada (Terry) Martin, Elinor (Michael) Ward, and Carol Gipson. Dorothy was loved dearly and she left an impressionable memory on her 32 grandchildren,
She was a blessing, wonderful mother and kind-hearted soul to all she met. We thank God for her life. Her wisdom and love will guide us for the rest of our lives. She will be greatly missed.
Walkthrough Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM, service 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Potter's House, Dayton International Ministries, 2050 Germantown, St., Dayton, Ohio 45417.
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