Dorothy “Dottie” Arnold, 89, of Gloucester, passed peacefully from this life on Sept. 17, 2017.
Dottie lived a full life on her own terms. She was small in stature, but her fiery spirit, strength, determination and honesty made her larger than life. She loved unconditionally and enjoyed a good laugh.
Dottie worked as a bullet counter during WWII, a shoe model for Johansen Shoe Company, a beautician, and she managed a 7-Eleven for many years. She enjoyed music, dancing, hot dogs, and coffee.
She was predeceased by her loving partner of more than 30 years, John; her sons, Dennis and Ronnie, and granddaughter, Stephanie.
Her memory lives on with her grandchildren, Tiffany Speas (Ray), Tanya Murphy (Joseph), Dennis Shelton Jr., and her great-grandchildren, Steven, Ian, Austin, Cole, Ciera and Hunter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Petsworth Baptist Church, Sunshine Outreach, 2471 Hickory Fork Road, Gloucester, Va. 23061.
Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory.