Dorothy M. (Ayres) Guard

Dorothy M. Guard, 83, of Columbus, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Adams Lane Care Center. She was born November 14, 1928 in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Robert W. and Doris Perrone Ayres. She was a member of Finley United Methodist Church, a former 4-H Advisor. She was employed at Mosaic Tile, Combs Shoes, Elder-Beerman and Hilltop Florists. Surviving are a son, Donald Martin Guard and companion, Mary Brandel of Columbus and a daughter, Ruth (David) Rinehart of Spring Hills, Florida; brother, Donald (Delores) Ayres of Zanesville; two grandchildren, Stacy and Jarrod; a great grandchild; three special friends, May Dockray, Ellie Patton, and Linda King of Zanesville; a sister-in-law, Lucille Ayres and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Guard, who died January 28, 2007, a sister, Marguerite Moore and a brother, William Ayres. Friends and family may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2012 at Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the funeral home with Rev. Charles Norris officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband, Robert, at Zanesville Memorial Park. To send a note of condolence to the Guard family: order comfort food or order flowers: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Friday, June 29, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States

Visitation

Friday, June 29, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States

Funeral Service

Saturday, June 30, 2012 11:00 AM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States