Dorothy Holcomb

Dorothy Holcomb age 101 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Brookdale of Buck Creek. She was born the daughter of Wilson & Annie (Hankins) Barnett on December 29, 1920 in Boswell, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles Holcomb; son Robert Boaz; grandsons Dale Wilson Howard, & Donald William Howard; siblings Willabelle Goodman, Verna Anrtz, Effie Harrison, Luida Pinson, Geneva Logan, Calvin Barnett, & Rachel Smith. Dorothy is survived by her beloved daughter Janie Page of Springfield; grandson Kenneth Wayne (Francie Adams) Howard; great grandson Kenny (Heather) Howard II; great great grandchildren Gaige, Blake, & Corey; several nieces, nephews, & friends. Dorothy was a loving mom, granny, aunt, & friend. She will be missed by all of those who love her. For many years Dorothy worked as a seamstress, in her spare time she enjoyed tending to her plants & flowers in her garden & cooking five course meals for her family. Dorothy was known to have had an incredible memory; she could tell a story like no one else with great detail. Friends may call on Thursday, March 3, 2022, 11AM – 12PM at the RICHARDS, RAFF, & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME 838 E. High St. Springfield, Ohio where a funeral service will be held at 12PM with Phil Grear officiating. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com