Dorothy Alonzo Word, 99, died Friday, March 23, 2012 in Spanish Fort, . Dorothy was a native of Mobile. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas R. and Dora (Sykes) Alonzo; husband, William B. Word; son, Robert B. Word; step-sons, Charles E. Word and William B. Word; granddaughter, Deborah Lynn Neibling; sisters, Gladys (Gus) Langmaid and Marjorie (William) Harrison; brother, Reynolds T. (Myrtle) Alonzo.
She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Word (Robert) Neibling; daughter-in-law, Joy Word; granddaughters, Leslie Word (Beazer) McMichael, Suzanne Word (Spencer) Davis, and Amanda Word (Dylan) McCain; step-grandchildren, Charles Dana (Barbara) Word, Byron Dennis (Marlene) Word, and Darlene Word (Jim) Solvason; great-grandchildren; and great-great- grandchildren. Special appreciation is extended to nieces Nancy Langmaid, Shannon (Steve) Chamberlin, Ann (Alfred) Cowley, and Maureen (Connell) Allen and nephew: William H. Harrison III (Jeri) for their help and support.
Mass of Christian Burial will be from Christ The King Catholic Church at 1505 Main Street in Daphne, Alabama at 11 a.m. March 27. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to Mass. Interment will follow at Pine Rest Memorial Park in Foley.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes, Fairhope.
