Dorothy West

Dorothy West, 85, of Mountainburg, Ark., died Sunday, September 9, 2012 in her home. She was born September 1, 1927 Grand Junction, Colo. She was a minister's wife, taught school, taught music, played piano, and was a member of Philadelphia Church of Zion in Mountainburg, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Loren West; three brothers, Vern, Lee and Willis Kelley and a great grandson, Jesse Pickett. She is survived by three daughters, Nora Bryant of Fayetteville, Ark., Janet Young and her husband Doyle of Cave Springs, Ark. and Donna Rhoades and her husband Dusty of Fayetteville, Ark.; a son, Gary West of Athens, Texas; an adopted daughter and friend, Mary Adams of Fayetteville, Ark.; a sister, Orvilla Ward of Fruita, Colo.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as Pastor and lifetime friend, Martha Williams. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Vaught Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark. under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark. The family will visit with friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark. To place an online tribute go to www.edwardsvan-alma.com.