Dorothy A. Edie, 92, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by the loving presence of four generations of her family.
Born on November 30, 1930, in Rayland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Woods) Tidrick. Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Sherrodsville High School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane, whom she married on July 6, 1948. Together, Dorothy and Duane built and leave behind an immense legacy for future generations, which began with the purchase of their beloved farm in 1949. Dorothy worked side by side with Duane to create a beautiful farm that their entire family will always consider “home”, and she was always clear that that was exactly the purpose and goal that drove her and Duane to work with such dedication their entire lives. Besides helping on the farm, Dorothy was also an amazing homemaker. She baked nearly every day, and all of the children of the family knew that a visit with Grandma meant they were coming away with a homemade cookie or two. Dorothy wholeheartedly embraced her role as Grandma and especially enjoyed watching the little ones play, even more so as her own physical capabilities diminished. They always made her laugh, and she had a smile and laugh that brought joy to all around her. She made sure to pass on much of her knowledge, skills and recipes to the family, and they will be enjoyed for generations to come. Dorothy was also accomplished in quilting, needlepoint, crocheting and ceramics. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her yard and garden. Dorothy had a special interest in Native American artifacts, which she would often find in spring in the freshly plowed fields on the farm. She studied and learned about local tribes and enjoyed spending Sundays after church walking the fields of the property, searching for new finds. Dorothy was also an avid traveler who visited all 50 states, finally checking off the final one, Alaska, in 2017. One of the highlights of her day was when her son stopped in so they could catch up and tease each other. She was a member of Mt. Bethel Community Chapel and truly cherished her time there with her church family.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Jackie Edie of Florida; her son, Mitch (Darla) Edie of Uhrichsville; grandchildren, Troy (Andrea) Edie of Cincinnati, Stacey (Carson III) Haney, Travis (Dana DeBois) Edie and Trent (Kristy) Edie of Uhrichsville, and Jason Guglielmi of North Carolina; greatgrandchildren, Brendan, Julia and Derek Edie, Riley (Ian) Melton, Carson IV and Whitney Haney, Piper Edie, Gillian (Shayne) Britton, Elliott (Genna) Edie, Katie (fiancé, Jared Shutt) Edie, Kelsey, Taylor, Avery and Bryce Edie, Dustin and Brandon Guglielmi, and Sage and Gabriel DeBoisWinnie; great-great-grandchildren, Eli, Blake and Drew Melton, Violet Sawyer, and Magnolia Britton; sisters, Flora Grimes, Margie Robinson, and Cindy (Glenn) Norris; and brother-in-law, Dean Edie. Besides her parents and her husband, Dorothy was also preceded in death by one greatgrandson, Garrett Edie, and her brother, George Tidrick.
In keeping with Dorothy’s wishes she has been cremated and a graveside service, officiated by Pastor Doug Mallernee will be held on Saturday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. in Sherrodsville’s Memorial Gardens beside her beloved husband.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.