So strong, so sweet, so tender, so brave So loving, so kind, so humble, so wise.... Dorothy was always in step with her savior. 
She gave her all to be good In God's world. As Matriarch, She spread joy and guidance warmly loving her family. She 
showed us how to commune with Christ daily.As she stretches her wings to meet her Master's face, We are eternally grateful that 
she was ours to behold. She leaves us with hope In tomorrow As long as we follow Jesus 
Christ. 
From Her Loving Family By: Gayle Purnell Newell 
 
Cecil C. Purnell Jr. Paul Purnell Darius T. Gardner 
 
Glenn Robinson Jr. C.J. Gilmore Jr. Erick Berry 
 
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Clyde Bryant (Deceased) 
 
Kenneth Samuels 
 
Emeal Greene 
 
David L. Gardner Sr. 
 
Waddel Smith 
 
Earl Leggans 
 
David L. Gardner Jr. 
 
Tommie Roberts 
 
Norman Elder 
 
C.E Wharton 
 
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I would like to thank my cousins Cecil C. Purnell Jr., China D. Robinson, without your love, support and physical help with Nana. I couldn't have given her the care, I could long distant. Love you all, to Glenn Robinson, mama loved you dearly for all your help at the house. To my husband and sons, David Jr. and Darius thanks for all your helpJlove you. To my daughter, I love you thanks for being there with me and N ana. Love Ya 
 
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the thoughtfulness expressed in prayers, messages, flowers, contributions, and other courtesies extended during the illness and death ofour loved one. 
Special thanks to the ER Staffon duty October 7, 2011 3pm to 3am. The nursing staffon the 3rd floor. The doctors who helped care for my mother. The 5th floor nursing staff, and once home the Community Home Hospice nursing and aide. Thank you, God Bless You All! 
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VlSitation -10:00 AM - Funeral-11:00 AM 
 
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11121 S. Loomis 
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Reverend Craig M. Jenkins- Minister Officiating 
Combined Choirs - Minister ofMusic 
 
 D orothy Alberta Sumner Clark was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1918, the first born of Costa and Naomi Moring Sumner. A long time resident of the Morgan Park Community, she graduated from John D. Shoop Elementary School and attended Morgan Park High School. As a young adult she worked at Oak Forest Hospital in the Dietary Department. 
On July 31,1948 she married George W. Clark during this union they opened their hearts and home to their chosen daughter Dorothy "Dottie" Gardner. 
Dorothy joined Beth Eden Baptist Church in 1934, where she accepted the Jesus Christ as her personal savior, she was baptized by the late Rev. B.N. Murrell. 
She truly loved her church. As a faithful member, she served Beth Eden in many capacities, including the Flower Cheer Club, Charter member of the "Seniors On The Go" Missionary Circle, Sunday School, and the Commissars. Dorothy attended Mount Calvary Baptist Church regularly as well; she was a member of the wrhree Score Club" until she was physically unable. 
In addition to her role as a loving wife and mother Dorothy was the owner and operator 
 
of "Dorothy's Beauty Salon" for twenty five years in Robbins, IL. In 1979 she moved her work to her shop at home, continuing to work there until the age of 80. Dorothy also enjoyed her participation in the in the Ada Park Seniors LLL Club, and her many close enduring friendships. She could always be counted on to lend a helping hand. She also enjoyed her hobbies of crocheting, needlepoint, Find The Word Puzzle, and reading her bible. 
Dorothy was preceded in death by parents, husband, brother, and sister. 
Her precious memory will live on forever in the hearts of her loving daughter - Dorothy Gardner(David) of Indianapolis; granddaughter - Lavette Roberts; grandsons - David L. Jr. and Darius; Nephews- Cecil Jr. and Paul Purnell; Niece - Gayle Newell (Alton), and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 
 
ORGAN PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL INVOCATION SCRIPTURE PRAYER SELECTION/SOLO ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CARDS AND TELEGRAMS REMARKS POEM OBITUARY SELECTION EULOGY BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL 
 
Family Pastor Jenkins Pastor Jenkins 
Larry Griffis "Thru It All" 
China Robinson China Robinson "Closer Walk With Thee" Pastor Jenkins Pastor Jenkins 
Family 
 
- Interment - 
Burr Oak Cemetery 4400 W. 1.27th St. Alsip, Illinois 60658 Immediately Following Services 
-Repast- 
Beth Eden Baptist 11121 South Loomis Chicago, IL 60643 Immediately Following Interment