Dorothy Vess Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dorothy Vess of Gaffney, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dorothy left this world on April 16, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Nathan Lyda and Susan Poole Lyda; and her brother Harold Lyda of Clifton. She is survived by: her husband Billy Donald Vess; her children, Doug Vess (Kathryn) of Pacolet and Sophia Vess Leonard (Tim) of Spartanburg; her sister Mary Ruth Cline (Ray) of Spartanburg; and her grandchildren, Teresa Hibler (Andy), Ritchie Ross (Melissa), Matt Ross, Daniel Vess (Teresa) and Tracie Fode (Aaron).
Memorials may be made to: Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1886, Gaffney, SC 29342.
