June 2, 1929 - October 14, 2021
Dorotha, 92, of Enid, went peacefully to her eternal home on Wednesday, October 14, 2021. Graveside service for Dorotha will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10:30 am in Good Hope Cemetery, Helena, Oklahoma.
Dorotha was born on June 2, 1929 on a farm near Helena, Oklahoma to Charley and Ruth Packard Carter. She was the youngest of three siblings. After completing eight years in a country grade school, Dorotha graduated from Helena High School and Enid Business College. After business college, she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital as a transcriber in the surgery department. In 1950, Dorotha married T.P. “Woody” Woodford. During her husband’s Air Force career, the family lived in five different states. While living in San Antoni, Dorotha owned and operated Dot’s Collectibles. Her hobbies and interest included painting, shopping, yard work, family get togethers and Christmas. Dorotha was very strong in her her faith, and kept her Bible by her favorite chair.
Dorotha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Woody; brother-in-law, Jack; brother, Robert and his wife Pauline; granddaughter Shelty and baby Chantry Jo; nieces, Linda and Kathy; daughter-in-law, Terri “Ditto”.
She is survived by her sons, Dennis, Steve and wife, Brenda, and Terry; sister, Sylva Rhodes; niece Virginia (Jerry); grandchildren, Shasta (Frank), Stoney and Douglas (Jamie) and nine great grandchildren.
Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
A United Methodist Retirement Community
Tours: 301 S. Oakwood | (580) 237-6164
Enid's Only Faith-based, Not-For-Profit, Complete Continuous Care Community. Including Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living Apartments and Townhomes.
