Dorothy Ellen Brock

Dorothy Ellen Tazelaar Brock, 96, of North Carolina passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Born to the late Mary A. (Priest) Tazelaar and Edward A. Tazelaar in Grand Rapids, MI. She is the second of six siblings and graduated from Hastings High School in Hastings, MI. Dorothy helped raise her younger brothers on the family farm in Hastings, MI. while her parents and hired hands ran the farm. Dorothy married Louie Brock of Woodland, MI in Wausen Methodist Church, Fulton County, OH on August 2, 1941. Later they moved to Washington, D.C. to secure a good job. Louie became a machinist in 1943 at the U.S. Torpedo Station in Alexandria, VA. Their first born, Charles Edward Brock, born on May 14, 1943 and resided with his wife, Florence in Phoenix, AZ. Charles and Florence have three children: Adam (Donette)Brock of Bowie, MD with their two dogs. Michael (Christal) Brock of Severn, MD and their two children, Joshua and Sierra. Kevin (Jodi) Brock of Phoenix, AZ with their nine children, Erika, Elijah, Nicholas, Leah, Jacob, Sarah, Trinity, Josiah, and Jaden. Their second child, Patricia Louise Brock Lovelace of Stoneville, NC born June 20, 1944. She and the late Danny Cantrell (September 2017) have two children: Rebecca Cantrell Igwe (Martin) of Bowie, MD with their three children, Angela Macri (Bob) of Gaithersburg, MD are the parents of the late baby Jessica, and baby Dorothy Ellen Joy coming in 2018, Christina Cantrell of Bowie, MD, and Allison (Derek) Torsani of Annapolis, MD. Teresa Cantrell resides in Mechanicsville, MD and is the mother of Linda Barker of Arnold, MD and the grandmother of Preston Barker. Carolyn Brock Dix (John) of Clinton, MD have three children: Brian Dix of Clinton, MD and is a dad to many cats, Amanda Dix of Annapolis, MD and her four kitties; and Craig (Kristen) Dix of Danville, PA and they are expecting their first child in December. Dorothy was the matriarch of three children, eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. As well as an Aunt to numerous nieces, nephews, and their offspring. She is survived by Rev. Clifford (Iva) Tazelaar of Dover, DE. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Louie Brock (1985); four of her beloved siblings, Russell Tazelaar, Tommy Tazelaar, Richard Tazelaar, and Donald Tazelaar; and her dear son, Charles (August 6, 2017). Dorothy lived a Christian life of service to others. She was a second mom to many, a hospital volunteer during WWII, girl scout leader in Seat Pleasant, MD, a church pianist, Sunday school superintendent, and a founding member of the Temple Hills Church of God. A devout Christian and prayer warrior with a listening ear and offered advice only when asked. A wise woman who loved the Lord. Kind and considerate, a helpmate, trustworthy, and faithful to her husband. Gracious beyond measure. A strong and virtuous woman and she was a great example to all younger women. She was an avid collector of coins and antiques. She had an interest in crocheting, camping, fishing, cooking, playing piano, swimming, ceramics, sewing, and keeping track of her grandchildren. She had a beautiful alto voice, singing at her piano, in church, and traveling in a quartet with Richard, his wife Doris, and Donald Tazelaar. She even sang on the radio. Her yard was always full of children, fruit trees, flowers, and vegetables which she canned for the off season. She was always eager to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, no matter if it was taking care of children to fixing a leaky roof. Dorothy Brock was extremely loved and will truly be missed by all. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dorothy Ellen Brock please visit our Sympathy Store.