Dorothy Nelson Artrip, 88, of Forest, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. She was born in Michigan on November 21, 1934 a daughter of the late Arthur Nelson and Mary Ann Leonard Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Reed Artrip; and son-in-law, Wayne Stanley. She is survived by her children, Dorine M. Stanley, Janice A. Robertson (Curtis), James R. Artrip (Gail), Rose A. Duncan; grandchildren, Jennifer Dooley, Reid Robertson, Luke Artrip, Cameron Duncan, Bryce Artrip, Lindsey Stanley, Hannah Duncan, Monica Artrip; and great-grandchildren, Breanna Dooley, Nathan Dooley, Christian Robertson, and Liam Robertson. There will be a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church with Father Nixon Negparanon officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.