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Dorothy Sadie Tynes of Bogalusa, La., passed away on Monday, Jan 9, 2023 at the age of 95. She was a Sunday School Teacher for over 40 years and taught children’s church. A lifelong member of Union Heritage Church, formally Union Avenue Church, of Bogalusa, La. Dorothy was a caretaker and loved helping people. Her life revolved around her children and she always put her family first. She was like a Mom to her grandchildren. Dorothy was a simple lady who loved her church and wanted her family to know God.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Missouri and William Hines; husband of 70 years, Toxie “T.A.” Argel Tynes; 13 brothers, one sister and one grandchild, Chip Miller.
Dorothy is survived by four children, Charlotte Cathy Miller, Beverly Lorraine Tynes, Bruce Toxie Tynes and Sandra Gail Tynes Rester; five grandchildren, multiple great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be, Joseph Tynes, Timothy Rester, Thomas Knight, Tyler Rester, Christina (Miller) Lavinghouse, Kana Knight and Christopher “Topper” Perry.
Family and friends are invited to attend Dorothy’s funeral services on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 for 2 p.m. at Poole Ritchie Funeral Home, 216 Alabama Ave., Bogalusa, LA. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Pastor Bruce Morris to officiate the services. Burial will follow in Ponemah Cemetery.
To view and sign the guestbook please visit www.pooleritchiefuneralhome.com.