Dorothy Ellen (Brooks) McDermott, 92, of Mount Alto, WV, went to her heavenly home on December 28, 2022.

She was born June 23, 1930, in Letart, WV, a daughter of the late William A. and Retha A. (Howell) Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph O. McDermott; sons, Dwayne McDermott and Carl McDermott; brothers, Harry and Charles "Melvin" Brooks; brother-in-law, Lloyd Smith.

Dorothy or MeeMee as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren and loved ones was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a Christian by faith and enjoyed going to church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and always made sure on Sundays that they would get together for lunch, or dinner as she called it.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Barbara McDermott of Point Pleasant and Jeanette (Eric) Herdman of Leon; daughter in law, Joyce McDermott of Evans; beloved grandchildren, Angie Combs, Brian McDermott, Megan (Terry Hutchinson) McDermott, Carlene (Richie) Anderson, Erica (Jimmy) Jordan, Christopher Herdman; great- grandchildren or her babies as she called them, Patrick and Preston Combs, Ebony McDermott, Mason and Maddox Anderson, Braydon and Briar Jordan; sister and best friend Hazel Smith; sisters in law, Janet and June Brooks; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Service will be 1 p.m. ~ Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, with Pastor Doug Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Baden-Presbyterian Cemetery, Leon, WV. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.