Dorothy Louise Kirker Pettyjohn, 83

SEAFORD - Dorothy Louise Kirker Pettyjohn of Seaford died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. She was 83.

Born in Leon, W.Va., the daughter of the late Dimmie Susan Smith and Joseph Kirker, she was a homemaker.

Mrs. Pettyjohn was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Virgil Wilson Post 4961, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Ladies Auxiliary, Nanticoke Post 6, American Legion, and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, Chapter 1384.

She is survived by her husband, John Thomas Pettyjohn Sr.; a son, James G. Tuck of Seaford; a daughter, Dorothy L. Owens of Galestown, Md.; a brother, Bobby Kirker of Rehoboth Beach; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; three step-sons, Edward Pettyjohn of Seaford, William Pettyjohn of Bridgeville, and John T. Pettyjohn Jr. of Laurel; four step-daughters, Debbie Sibert of Georgetown, Texas, Deanna Marie Mack of Laurel, Tina A. Riggins of Laurel, and Tammy L. Denherder of Hebron, Md.; and six step-grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front and King streets, Seaford, where friends may call one hour prior.

The Rev. James Hitch will officiate.

Burial will be in Blades Cemetery, Blades.

Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.