Mary Lou Dove, 88 of Coldwater passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at her home while under hospice can and surrounded by her loving family.
In following her wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will hold a celebration of Mary’s life at a later date. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Mary was born April 25, 1933 to James and Helen (Draper) Belote in Coldwater. She was 16 when she married Jack Dove, Sr, which later ended in divorce. Mary did some work outside of her home, but mainly she was a stay at home mom and homemaker. She enjoyed playing card games and word search puzzles. Mary’s true joy in life was being around her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered for being a very loving and strong woman who always put her family first. Mary will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Dove is survived by her children Janice and Jeff Dove, both of Coldwater; her sister Rhilla Smith of Ft. Wayne; her grandchildren Angela, Dawn, Jackie, Mary, Mikeesha, Mikayla, Trinity, and Cherish; 22 great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sons Jim and Jack Dove; her daughter Jane Dove; her sister Helen Lyons; and her brothers Ray, Carl, and Howard Belote.
Memorials may be directed to the family to help with funeral expenses. www.dutcherfh.com
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