Obituary
Dorothy Anne
Bartram
(April 4, 1923 - January 10, 2021)
Dorothy Anne Bartram, widow of Jack
Bartram went to her Heavenly Home Sunday January 10, 2021 after a brief
illness.
She was born in Catlettsburg, KY. On April 4, 1923 to the late Ray and
Edythe (Strother) Bays. After their death in 1931 she lived with her late
Uncle and Aunt, Miles and Ada Strother in Ashland and their children
Kathleen, Thomas, Miles and James. She was a member of the Centenary
Methodist Church in Ashland. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1941,
moved to Huntington where she worked for the RH Hamell Company and began her
career as a stenographer with the C&O Railroad in September 1941 retiring as
the Vice-President Coal Train Coordinator in 1982. She also served as Office
Manager for Bartram and Bartram Builders. She was a member of the Marcum
Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dorothy was the proud holder of
the Key to the City of Huntington presented to her by then Mayor Dean Sturm.
She and her husband were members of the Big Green and never missed the
“Herd” play basketball form 1970 to 1987. She and Jack made Myrtle Beach
their home away from home. “Dotty” was a gifted pianist and needle worker.
You knew you were home when you ate her fried chicken, cornbread and potato
salad! In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her younger sister
Lillian Bays Wilson and her son-in law Clifford Rutherford. Dorothy is
survived by her devoted children Ingrid Rutherford: William (Gale); Jack
(Caroline): her granddaughter that she dotingly raised, Brittany Bartram;
her grandson Sean Bartram; and great grandchildren: Ben, Mason and Scarlet
Rose. She is also survived by her nieces Barbara (Doug) Byran, their
children and Betty (Mike) Copley and their children and sousins Tom Strother
and Joan(Diz) Goode. Also surviving her loving step daughter Laura (Mike)
Wagner who provided comfort and tender loving care. The family is deeply
thankful to Angela Brammell, PA, the nursing team at St. Mary’s Home Health,
Hospice of Huntington- Melanie, Tracey, Darin and Bethany and Fruth
Pharmacy. Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic there will be no public
visitation or service. The service will be Thursday January 14,
2021at 2:00pm. Service will be conducted by Dr. Eddie Gandy. Reger Funeral
Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Dorothy Anne, who is part of
the greatest generation, was asked to what she owed her long and successful
life. She said “God, He gave me gumption”. In memory of Dorothy donations
may be made to Hospice of Huntington or the charity of your
choice. Ephesians 6:10—Finally be strong in the Lord and in His mighty
powers.
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