Dorothy “Dot” R. Powers Double, age 80 of Renfrew passed away on Monday, December 19 after a bravely fought battle with cancer. She spent her last days constantly surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Born December 9, 1936 in Gatesville, TX , she was the daughter of the late Willie and Willie B. Meyers Powers.
Dot was of the protestant faith.
She was a devoted wife and mother.
Dot married her husband on December 13, 1952, just days after her 16th birthday. Their 64th wedding anniversary was on December 13, 2016. Together, they forged a life, full of love and devotion for one another and their ever-growing family.
Dot was a sassy woman, who was full of spunk, stubbornness, and a quirky sense of humor. She was outspoken, nosey, and opinionated.
She spent her free time in water aerobics at the YMCA, watching western films and shopping at Boscov’s. She was happy and had a way of making others feel the same. She lacked envy and showed the ultimate satisfaction and love for her life. Above all else, she was proud of her family.
She was loved deeply by all who knew her. She was Amazing! She left us too soon and she will be profoundly missed.
In addition to her parents, Dot was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Powers.
Dot is survived by her husband, A. Dean Double; her five beloved children, Deborah (James) Small, Marsha (Paul) Lonchena, Bruce “Bub” (Kim) Double, Sherry (James) Cochran and Tammy (Steven) Calhoun; 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her extended family whom she considered her sisters and brothers, Mona and Bob Ford, Nancy Lumley, Peg Double, Reid and Barb Double as well as all of her many nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives of Dorothy R. Powers Double who died on Monday, will be received at the A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Evans City, PA. Thursday, from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. from the funeral home with her grandsons as speakers.
If desired memorial donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the VNA Hospice, 115 Technology Dr., Butler, PA 16001, whose staff cared for her and her loved ones with kindness and respect during their most difficult time.
