Dorothy L. Gravatt, Clarks Mills, Perry Township, passed away at 2:04 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, at Countryside Convalescent Home, Mercer. She was 94.

Dorothy was born in Salem Township on July 29, 1921, a daughter of Frank and Ethel (Palm) Roberts.

On July 29, 1942, she married Roscoe Gravatt and then moved to the Clarks Mills area, where she had resided for over 70 years. He preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1997.

Dorothy took particular pride in maintaining her lawn and taking care of her many floral gardens.

She had a love for her family and always enjoyed the moments she was able to share with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She had an appreciation for music, and at an early age she began to self teach herself to play the piano, organ, guitar and harmonica.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Debra Grinnell and her husband Arthur, Sandy Lake; two grandchildren, Matthew Gravatt, Greenville; and Ryan Grinnell and his wife Joie, Hadley; two great-grandchildren, Zane and Shae Grinnell, Hadley; two sisters, Ivarea Campbell and Treva Bratek and her husband William, all Hadley; a brother, Donald Roberts and his wife Janice, Saegertown; and two sisters-in-law, Dolly Roberts, Stoneboro; and Margaret Roberts, Hadley.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Wallace "Wally" Gravatt; three sisters, Pearl Smith, Ruby Clark and Lois Rhea; and nine brothers, Floyd Roberts, LeRoy Roberts, Cecil Roberts, Malcolm Roberts, Clifford Roberts, John Roberts, Raymond Roberts, Kenneth Roberts and Robert "Alf" Roberts.

GRAVATT

Dorothy L., 94, Clarks Mills, Perry Township.

Calling hours: None. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.snyderfh.com

Services: Private for family with Dorothy being laid to rest next to her husband of 55 years at Stevenson Cemetery, Greenville.

Arrangements by ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Inc., 3223 Perry Highway, Sheakleyville.