Dorothy Marie (Shields) Naves
Dorothy Marie (Shields) Naves of Holland, Ohio peacefully passed away on December 31, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was born in Limestone County, Alabama on July 22, 1934 to Otis and Laura (Furline) Shields. On December 11, 1948, she married William "Junior" Naves in Athens, Alabama. They spent 65 years before he passed. She loved God, family and friends with all her heart.
Dorothy was known for her fierce work ethic as evidenced in her dedication to her church, her family, her home and everything she put her hands to do. Dorothy's true passion was her family.
She is survived by her children, Barbara J. (William) Herzog, Doris M. (Gary) Snyder, Kenneth W. (Sandi) Naves, John A. (Angie) Naves, Richard L. (Rachel) Naves, Rebecca L. (Sterling) Rahe; 19 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great, Great Grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2-8pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home,
4752 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH.
The Celebration of life will be held at Living Grace Evangelical Church 9624 Garden Road, Monclova, OH (formally Liberty Free Will Baptist Church) on Thursday, January 5th. Additional visitation welcoming family and friends will take place at 10am and the Celebration of life at 11am.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Blessings in Disguise, Hospice of NW OHIO, or Cherry Street Mission.
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