Dorothy Elizabeth Denson

Dorothy Elizabeth Denson, 100 years old, of Parkesburg, Pa, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was the widow of the late Paul Richard "Denny" Denson who passed away in 1988. They shared 46 years of marriage together. Born in Atglen, PA she was the daughter of the late Roy White and Harriet Smith White.

Dorothy was a lifelong resident of the area. She was an active member of the Mt. Zion AME Church where she served as treasurer, on numerous choirs and on many church boards down through the years.

She is survived by 4 children; Barbara A. Denson "Bobbie" Beachum (Rev. George) of Newark, DE, David A. "Buster" Denson (Gloria) of Oxford, PA, Michael L. Denson (Leslie) of Downingtown, PA and Carol Denson of Parkesburg, PA, 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, foster children and friends. She was preceded in death by 1 child; Paul R. Denson, JR and 2 grandchildren; Tiffany C. Dickinson and Paul Kevin Dickinson and all her siblings;  Edna Melendez, Vera Smith, Beatrice Coleman, Harold, Donald, Roy Jr., Vernon, and Ellsworth White.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411 West Main St. Parkesburg, PA 19365 with visitation at the church from 9:00 AM to the time of the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion AME Cemetery, Atglen, PA.

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Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com