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Rochelle Souder
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I'll never forget all of the times we spent together. All of the memories we created together and all of the love between us. Thank you for everything ❤️
In loving Memory of
Dorothy A. Butts King
July 14, 1930 – September 1, 2023
Lived 93 years
Summit Lawn Cemetery · Brazil, Indiana
The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right path, for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Life story
Dorothy King, 93, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away September 1, 2023 in Terre Haute, Indiana, at Majestic Care Deming, surrounded by her family. She was born in Staunton, Indiana, on July 14, 1930, to Leslie G. Butts and Dorothy L. Butts (Chamness). Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Harold G. Butts (Betty), and Dorothy's husband John T. King. She is survived by her daughter, Monica R. Tener-Smith (David) of Terre haute; brother, Ralph L. Butts of Gunnison, Colorado; nephew and niece Kendall Butts (Ingrid) and their children; Garrett and Makaylah, Sheryl Butts of Greeley, Colorado; grandchildren, Marcus A. Tener (Andrea) of Lafayette, Indiana, Rochelle Souder (Clint) of Cory, Indiana and Ashlee E. Smith of Terre Haute, Indiana; great-grandchildren, Hayleigh Tener, Mackenzie Souder, Bentley Souder, Hudson Souder, and Adelaide Tener.
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1930
Born July 14
1939
Dorothy was 9 when "The Wizard of Oz" opened in theaters
1942
Dorothy was 12 when Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas"
1951
Dorothy was 21 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1969
Dorothy was 39 when "Sesame Street" debuted
1974
Dorothy was 44 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1989
Dorothy was 59 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1998
Dorothy was 68 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2001
Dorothy was 71 when Apple introduced the iPod
2015
Dorothy was 85 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Dorothy was 92 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away September 1, age 93
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