Dorothy Frances Fox, age 84, of Inverness, died at home with her loving family at her side on July 16, 2013. Mrs. Fox was born in Toledo, OH on May 15, 1929, the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Sherwin) Petke. She moved here in 1986 from Thomaston, CT where she spent most of her life. She was a member of the Hernando United Methodist Church. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting, but especially, spending time with her family.
She is survived by five children, Tom (Sue) Jacques, Kittanning, PA; Diane (David) Christophy, Sarasota, FL; Brian (Allison) Jacques, Dayton, TN; Deb (Kevin) Cook, Torrington, CT; Louanne (David) Lauretano, Thomaston, CT; two brothers, Raymond Petke, Northfield, CT; David Petke, Damascus, MD; her sister, Catherine Danaher, New Berlin, NY; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; Alex Sammy & Ava Elizabeth “Love You”. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ralph E. Jacques on Jan 17, 1985 and Walter A. Fox on Sept 5, 2010.
Dorothy’s life will be honored on Monday, July 22nd, 10:00 AM at the Chas E Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Carris officiating. Interment will follow in Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Hernando United Methodist Church, 2125 E. Norvell Bryant Hwy., Hernando, Fl 34442
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