Obituary of Dorothy Vannatta

Dorothy S. Lewis Vannatta, 82, went home to be with her Lord on January 12, 2007, at home Born May 24, 1924 in Palmyra, NJ. The daughter of Ellwood S. White and Carrie Mills White and stepmother Elizabeth Purcell White. She worked for the State of NJ as a transportation coordinator for the physically and developmentally disabled. She also coordinated transportation for NORWESCAP for 9 years before retiring in 1989. Before that, she worked in the Warren Hills School system in transportation and the cafeteria. She was married in 1946 to Clifford J. Lewis, who died in 1964. In 1978 she married J. Devitt Vannatta, who died in 1980. Memberships: She was an active member of the Washington Alliance Church for over 35 years and served on the Governing Board. She also served as head of the Deacon Board, missionary treasurer, President and Treasurer of Alliance Women, and also taught Sunday School for many years, which included teaching a class of 20 developmentally disabled individuals. Survivors: A son, Jerry A. Lewis and his wife Shirley of Stewartsville, NJ., a daughter Cathy Lewis of Washington, NJ. Two sisters, May Ludwigsen of PA, and Carolyn Clagett of Milford, DE. A stepbrother, Donald Purcell of Colonial Heights, VA. Two stepsisters, Dorothy French & husband Harold of Medford, NJ and Betty Lou Alexander of Wilmington, NC., and half-sister Marie Mizelle and huband Brad of Holly Ridge, NC. A stepdaughter, Lorraine Wilson of El Paso, TX. Three grandchildren, Patricia Zimmer, Michele Jones of Stewartsville, N.J., and Jason Lewis of Washington, NJ. Four step-grandchildren, Karen Gutierry of NM, Jonathan Wilson of TX, and Scott and Jeffrey Livingstone of New York State. Three great-grandchildren, David, Mary and Amber of Stewartsville, NJ, and two step-great grandchildren B.J. and Bryan of NM. And many nieces and nephews. Two brothers Robert White and Rev. Christian White, and two step-sisters Katherine Gregorio and Julia Ellis and a step-daughter Carol Livingstone all died earlier. Services: Friends may call Tuesday one hour preceeding the funeral at Washington Alliance Church, Route 57 in Broadway, NJ. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am at Washington Alliance Church Route 57 in Broadway, NJ under the direction of DeVoe Funeral Service Inc. Interment will be in Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, NJ. On line condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Washington Alliance Church. Tributes: Mom - You were such a special person. Not only to me and Jason, but to so many others. I will love you forever with all of my heart and soul. I can't wait till I see you again. Your daughter, Cathy Tribute from: Lorraine Wilson My sympathy goes to Cathy and the family. You are all in my prayers. My deepest sympathy to Dorothy's family for they have lost a truly wonderful mother and grandmother. I worked with Dorothy many years ago at Norwescap. Dorothy was my mentor-she was a thoughtful caring individual who was always there to listen and encourage me when I lacked the confidence to perservere when things were difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with her. Sally Middlebrook Fittante