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Sophia JoLee Dorman

Sophia JoLee Dorman

Jennipher and Kendall Dorman announce the birth of their daughter, Sophia JoLee Dorman at 6:40 p.m. March 1, 2016. She weighed 6.6 pounds and measured 19.5 inches. Her grandparents are Allen and Linda Dorman, and Timothy and Sherrie Parker.

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