She was born June 24, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Anthony Sherry and Ella Mae (Suehart) Sherry. In 1949 Ella Mae married Earnest Pitman who Dorothy considered her father. Dorothy and the love of her life Willie Arthur Rames were married July 21, 1961.
Dorothy retired from Southwestern Bell where she had worked for 31 years as a long distance operator and an information dispatcher. She loved to play bingo, dominos, watch OU Football, make crafts, jewelry and sew. She enjoyed cooking especially peanut brittle. Her favorite activities were those of her grandchildren, she loved being their “homeroom grandmother” and going to all of their events. She will be greatly missed by her whole family.
Left to cherish her memory are her twin daughters: Annette and husband Kenneth Richter, Jeanette Stewart; grandchildren: Wesley Russell, Jacob Russell, Robert and wife Satia Stewart, Mary and husband Trent Taylor; siblings: Joyce Lesnow, Mike and wife Cathy Pitman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Ernest and Ella Mae Pitman; biological father: Anthony Sherry; husband Willie of 47 years; brother: James Pitman; sister and brother in laws: Roy and Esta Rames, Paul and Dora Cox.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday September 13, 2018 at Primrose Funeral Service, Norman. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday September 14, 2018 at Primrose Funeral Service. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday September 14, 2018 at Ft. Sill National Cemetery.
The family would like to give special thanks to Noble Health Care Center for their care and love they gave our mom throughout her stay there. As well as Loving Care Hospice and Dr. Schmidt for all of their time; they truly lived up to their name.
Arrangements entrusted to Primrose Funeral Service, Norman, OK. Sign the online guestbook at www.primrosefuneralservice.com