The time we are given here on earth is cherished when you lose a loved one. And so, the sudden loss of Dorothy A. "Dotty" Byrley Parker must remind all of us that life is a gift, eternal life is forever. Dotty was welcomed through the gates of heaven on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. She was born December 7, 1947 to Dorothy (Stewart) Tolley and the late Harold C. Byrley. She was raised in Alikanna by Dorothy and the late Albert "Ed" E. Tolley. She is preceded in death by one brother: Harold "Buck" Byrley. She is survived by two brothers: Jim (Donna) Byrley of Steubenville and Dale (Charlene) Tolley of Springboro, Ohio. Dotty graduated from Steubenville High School in 1965. Over the years she has lived in many parts of the country: South Carolina, Georgia, Oregon, Ohio, and Virginia. With each move, she created lasting relationships. Facebook kept her connected to family, friends, and classmates. Dotty's home cooked meals always brought the family together and she loved nothing more than being with her grandchildren. They were truly the joy of her life. She was such a caring and compassionate person - always placing the needs of others first. She is survived by two children: Kimberly (Dave) Bentley of Manassas, Virginia; Dale Edward (Julie) Parker of Granville, Ohio, and five grandchildren: Nicole, Parker, Kendall, Preston, and Vaughn. Services will be held Friday, August 12, 2011, at 1:00 pm at J.E. Foster Funeral Home, Inc., 701 Findley Street, Toronto, Ohio with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Steubenville, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. The family encourages you to treasure life to its fullest, hug your loved ones more, and never think you can say "I love you" too much. www.jefosterfh.com

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