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Allan, Dorothy L.
Dorothy was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Jones County, the daughter of Rolly Ray and Bessie Marie (Hotz) Duncan. She graduated from Morley High School in 1939, and then was a nanny for many families in Jones County. During World War II, she worked at Fruehauf Trailer Co., where she met her future husband, Melvin Allan. They married July 24, 1948, in Memphis, Mo. Dorothy helped the World War II effort by donating her 1932 Chevy in the call for metal and giving up her job to a soldier returning home. She then became a cook at Fruehauf's for the night shift, and became an excellent cook.
She and Melvin made their home in Marion for 48 years until they lost their home in the flood of 2002. Dorothy was a great homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She remained a feisty redhead to the very end and will be greatly missed.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin; a brother, Lawrence Duncan; and a nephew, Vandy Duncan.
In honor of their compassionate care, please direct memorials to Hospice of Mercy.
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Published Dec. 30, 2011, in The Gazette
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