Dorothy S. Artz's Obituary
On August 13, 2006, Dorothy S (Stewart) Artz, 81, a former resident of Amissville, VA, died at her daughter’s home in Herndon, VA.
Dorothy was born January 15, 1925 in Mt. Airy, NC. and was raised in Middletown, VA, where she was a 1943 graduate of Middletown, High School.
Her fondest memories were of her youth growing up with older brother and sisters around her Father’s store where she frequently danced with many of Strasburg’s youth. She was very close to her daughter’s family, who greatly appreciated her stories and childhood memories. Dorothy will be greatly missed, was loved deeply and will be remembered as one of Elvis Presley’s greatest fans.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harold H. Artz, Sr., who died in November 2001.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Deborah King and son-in-law, Buddy; grandson Michael King and his wife, Karen of Amissville, VA; and granddaughter Michelle King and her husband Marco of Sterling, VA.
She is also survived by a son, Harold H. Artz, Jr. and his wife Bridget of Stephens City, VA; three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Viewing is scheduled at Found and Sons in Culpeper, VA on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 from 7 – 9 p.m., and a graveside service will be held at Culpeper National Cemetery on Friday August 18, 2006 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be sent to www.foundandsons.com.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.
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