Dorothy Papich

January 26, 1947 - December 10, 2023

Dorothy Ann Flannery Papich, known to her loved ones as Dee, passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2023 at Reston Hospital Center, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She spent her last days surrounded by those she loved most.

Dee was born on January 26, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to loving parents William Jackson Flannery and Dorothy Claire Flannery, where she joined her older brother William Jackson Flannery Jr. She grew up in Florida, Spain, and Maryland. She attended the University of Maryland, where she met Samuel Papich Jr. and they eloped. Though the relationship didn’t last, they had a son together, George.

Dee was always well put together and looked so glamorous. She worked for Lancome, Estee Lauder and other cosmetic brands at various department stores throughout her life. She would often say she just sold lipstick but what she really did was spend time talking to and encouraging women of all ages, helping them to feel and look beautiful.

She was a caring mother and grandmother who loved unconditionally. Her passion was her family and whatever her grandchildren were interested in most. Dee loved tea parties, getting her nails done, shopping, and watching movies with lots of treats and loved sharing all of these activities with her grandchildren.

She was a fierce animal lover and treated her dogs, Holly and Honey, and her cat, Baby, like family. She had a strong testimony of her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she served as a loving primary teacher and Cub Scout leader. Even though she had a difficult life and faced a lot of adversity, she always said joining the church was the best decision she ever made.

Dee leaves to cherish her memory her son George and daughter-in-law Jennifer, four grandchildren Zachary (Darby), Hannah Loosle (Austin), Jaden, Jackson, and one great-grandchild Miles. Dee is preceded in death by her parents, William Jackson Flannery and Dorothy Claire Flannery.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Dee’s honor on her birthday, Friday, January 26, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 4911 Ox Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dee’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.Parkinson.org.

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To George, Jennifer, and family. I am very grateful to have gotten to know Dee. Every now and then her sense of humor would come through, and it always made me smile. It was especially sweet to see how she pampered Myrtha when we would come to visit. I hope the two have been able to connect on the other side. She is one more angel to be watching over you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dee at Parisian Department store in Jacksonville. She was such a wonderful, loving, and HILARIOUS person. I enjoyed every minute of working with her. She spoke so fondly of all of you and just radiated with pride for each one of you. I know she will be missed ?

She was always dressed yo the nines and usually in some kind of animal print , which she loved . She was always so warm and caring to us . Now she can finally be at peace . We love you Dee . You were always so good to our daughter . I know you loved her too !

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