Dorothy French

October 19, 1942 - December 24, 2020

Dorothy “Dottie” French,78, of Saginaw, Michigan, our loving, sweet kind and saint of a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 24, 2020. Dorothy was born on October 19, 1942 in Pontiac Michigan to Harvey Dennis and Mary Persinger. Dorothy caught the eye of Donald E. French, they fell in love and were married on June 18, 1966. They shared 43 years together. Dorothy loved teaching and was a kindergarten teacher for several years at Bridgeport Elementary. In her spare time, Dorothy always enjoyed time with family, reading, shopping, watching T.V. and spending time with her First Baptist Church of Bridgeport family. Dorothy leaves to carry her legacy, her daughter, Diane Martinez, Denise (Dave) Mize, Don (Candace) French and David French, 15 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren with one on the way, Hazel Howell, Dell (Lee) Dennis and Marvel Dennis. Along with her husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Marie and brother, Harvey. Dorothy’s family will be present to receive visitors on Friday, January 1, 2021 from 11:00 AM until her 2:00 PM Funeral Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1550 Midland Road., (formerly Reitz-Herzberg), between State & Gratiot. Final Committal will take place on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family.