Dorothy Roncali

Dorothy Ann Roncali, age 79, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at her residence in Meridian, MS. A brief informal gathering, starting at 10:00 AM at Pine Ridge cemetery, just prior to her interment.

Dorothy was born on February 5, 1945, to Theo Leach and Katy Anna Culpepper in Newton, MS. She had lived in Meridian for three years. Dorothy had lived most of her life in Newton, MS. She was a member of Gospel Lighthouse in Newton, MS. Dorothy loved to play with her grandchildren and being around family. She also loved listening to Gospel Music, reading her Bible, going to church, fishing, and board games. 

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Roncali, her parents, Theo and Katy Anna Leach, and her sister, Ruby Baggett.

She is survived by her two children, Lisa Parker of Lawrence, MS and Charles Anthony Roncali of Meridian, MS, her two grandchildren, Janice Broadhead and Christopher Parker, her three great-grandchildren, Mason, Maddie and Leo Broadhead.