Dorothy Jane Rudy Obituary
The memory of Dorothy Jane Rudy (Water Valley, Mississippi), born in Philipp, Mississippi, who passed away on August 1, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thelma Whalen Person and Presley Carter Person, III; her siblings, Martha Mildred Provenza, Emma Louise Coleman, Mary Nell Johnston, Presley Carter Person IV, Billy B. Person, Robert Windom Person and Samuel Coleman Person; and her grandmother Dot.
She is survived by: her daughters, Jennifer Rodriguez (David Von Gontard) and Jessica Arnold (Eric); her grandchildren, Danielle Ryker (Greg), Cole Arnold and Marsh Arnold; her great grandchildren, Chloe Ryker and Preston Ryker; her child Dot; and her former husband Robert Rudy. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers and as Dot wanted, the family asks that any memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
