Dorothy J. Ervin

Dorothy Jean Ervin, 88, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1938, in Williamson, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Marion and Ruth (Marcum) Runyon. She was married to the late Larry S. Ervin.

Dorothy was a member of the Blackburn Hill Church of Christ. She was a home caregiver for many years, an avid quilter, loved making ceramics, and enjoyed her beautiful flower gardens. Family and friends were always her most important treasure.

She is survived by her daughters, Lori (Tom) Cangemi of Nelsonville and Billie Jo (Bryan Drake) Spencer of Millfield; sons, Greg (Jacky) Jones of Logan and Larry Wayne (Missie) Ervin of Nelsonville; grandchildren, Valerie, Anthony, Benjamin, Jacob, Rachel, Samantha, Alexandra, Jasper, Storee, and Ashley; great granddaughter, Winnie Webster; siblings, Joyce Wilfong, Marian Sechman, Kathleen Reeves, Janice Gay Hill, Judy Williams, Howard Thomas Runyon, and Allen Runyon; special friend, Leah Wallace; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings, siblings, Pauline Watkins, Paul Runyon, Lelia Runyon, Priscilla Barrows, and Ruby Skinner.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Souers Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St, Nelsonville, with Pastor David Brothers officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville. Family and friends may visit from 5 to 8 pm, Monday at the funeral home.

Donations can be made in memory of Dorothy to OhioHealth HomeReach Hospice, 3430 OhioHealth Parkway, Fl. 3, Columbus, OH 43202.

Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardaras.com