DOROTHY P. WILLIAMS

KEYSER, W.Va. – Dorothy P. “Doll” Williams, 81, of Keyser, West Virginia passed away Thursday May 22, 2008 at the Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Frostburg, Maryland.

          Born in Lonaconing, Maryland, September 1, 1926, she was the daughter of Arthur T. Poland and Elizabeth Sloan Poland. She was preceded in her death by her husband of 61 years Oliver D. “O.D.” Williams and her brother Raymond Poland.

          Doll was a graduate of Central High School, Lonaconing, and worked as a Realtor with Goodfellow Agency in Cumberland, Maryland.  She was also part owner of Keyser Carpet Corner until her retirement. She was a member of the Keyser Presbyterian Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the McCoole VFW Post 6775 Ladies Auxiliary.

          She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Williams Havens; son-in-law Karl Havens and grandson Andrew Havens of Gainesville, Florida; a son, George O. Williams; daughter-in-law Gayle Williams and grandchildren Matthew and Claire Williams of Keyser; and brothers Paul Poland and Samuel Poland.

          Friends will be received at Markwood Funeral Home in Keyser on Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 4 until 8 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at Markwood Funeral Home on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 2 p.m.  Reverend Ernest L. Poland, Jr. will be officiating with interment to follow at the Philos Cemetery in Westernport, Maryland.

          If desired, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Doll Williams to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1299 Pineview Dr., Suite 3, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Our heartfelt thanks to the Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Staff for the loving care given to our mother and for all of your support to our family.

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