Dorothy Nelle Minister, 1916-2014

Dorothy Nelle Minister  was born Monday, August 28, 1916 in Athens, Ohio .

she died Saturday, October 25, 2014. her recorded age was 98.

her remains can be found at Walnut Grove Cemetery in lot 463  - section D  - space #1 east (view map) .
Arrangements were made by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home. The burial took place on Thursday, October 30, 2014.
Contact Walnut Grove and Flint Cemeteries for more information.

Minister Dorothy N. Minister, age 98, a longtime resident of Worthington, Ohio, died on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Wesley Glen. A native of Athens County, Ohio she was preceded in death by husband George E. (Ebbie) Minister, parents Ray and Marie Michael, sisters Millie Nelson Somers and Mary Michael. Survived by sons, Michael (Patti), Mark (Stephanie); daughter-in-law, Mary Minister; and niece, Linda Nelson Mrukowski; grandchildren, Mark (Brandy), Andy (Ally), Matt (Julie), Mandy, Ben (Katie), Adam (Campbell), and Ellen; great grandchildren, George, Dylan, Charles, Sean, Lawrence, Frances, Vaughn, Elisabeth and Virginia. Dorothy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University in 1936 and served as a secretary at the University for several years. In 1950 the family moved to Worthington where she continued her secretarial career with the Worthington City Schools until her retirement in 1979. She was an active member of the Worthington Presbyterian Church from 1951 and was a member of several community organizations including the Worthington Historical Society. Dorothy was a breast cancer survivor. Her service will be held at the Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 High St., Worthington, Ohio on Thursday, October 30 at 11 a.m. Family members will greet friends an hour before the service and a reception will be held immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Worthington Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. Burial at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH.