Dorothy "Lennie" Dooley
November 7, 1945 ~ April 3, 2014
Dorothy “Lennie” Dooley, 68, Mooresville, died April 3, 2014, in her residence. She was born November 7, 1945, in Indianapolis, to the late Virgil and Emma Pauline (Brunton) Barry.
Mrs. Dooley graduated from George Washington High School and was a devoted employee at Roadway Express for more than 20 years. She enjoyed keeping up with friends and family on Facebook and was never afraid of sharing an opinion or two. She also enjoyed shopping and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dooley, who died in 2009.
Survivors include her children, Danele Sullivan (Mike) of Cloverdale and James Bailey (Peter Mertens) of Plainfield; siblings, David Barry (Pat) of Mooresville, Maureen Wuertz of Indianapolis, Mike “Don” Barry (Bobbie) of Mooresville, and Debbie Verhines (Steve) of Mooresville; grandchildren, Cagan, Cara, Cassidy, and Caden.
Friends and family will gather on Monday, April 7, 2014, 12 Noon – 2 p.m., in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. A graveside committal service will follow at 2:15 p.m. in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.son to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I knew Dororthy from high school and then worked together at Roadway for years. What a wonderful person she is..On Monday I received a book in the mail she sent me. You will be sadly missed here on earth, you have received the ultimate gift, eternal life in heaven. Janice Price
RIP Lennie, I love you and miss you already so much !! Give my beautiful grand daughter a big hug and kiss from me.
I will miss you Double D….so many wonderful times and memories from the ten years we shared at the Big R. Rest in Heaven dear friend. We love you….Jenn and Zuri
I worked with Dorothy for a number of years and she was an excellent employee and a good friend. Her positive attitude about life was always an inspiration to others, and she will truly be missed. I’m sure that she is smiling down on all of us now. Jim O’Connor
To a wonderful woman who wasn’t afraid to be herself. You will be missed and never forgotten by all the lives you’ve touched.
I could always count on you to tell me your opinion whether I wanted it or not but for some reason coukd never stay mad at you. I miss you but know you are in a better place. God sure didn’t kniw what he was getting himself into when he called you home. He has his hands full. Try and behave yourself. And please give my dad and Alma a big hug for me. I am going to miss you. Until we meet again……Love You!
You were a great lady. You are in a much better place now, with many friends and relatives who save you a place with them.
I love you mom and miss you so so much!
Still so very hard to believe that you are gone. It has been a year now and you are still so missed and loved! I wish that God wouldn’t have taken you so soon from our lives. Until we meet again mom, until we meet again. I love you.
You were my mother, and I will always love you and you will be so dearly missed. I love you mom
I still can’t believe that you are gone. I promise to be here for your kids for the rest of my life. Keeping your kids and grandkids in my prayers. Give Larry and Jim a hug from me.
James, I really thought it was great that the1 time we were in In. your mother made it a point to have us over for dinner & make us feel like part of the family. Love Jean
James you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love that your Mom made us feel like family after 1visit. We became FB friends & she was straight & to the point. Also the only one who always gave me a life when I needed 1. She will be missed, & she will be a part of all our lives forever. I Luv You brother think of me any time u need a hug & I’ll be there for you.
Praying for you cousin love you
James & Family, So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
James & Family….praying for you guys and so sorry for your loss. Love you James!
Lennie you were my friend and sister in law for many many years, and I love you very much, we had a very special bond and I love your kids as if they were my own… Rest in peace!!
Dorothy…you were one of my Best friends and you will be truly missed…I will miss talking to you especially on Facebook…you were usually the first one to respond to anything that someone posted on Facebook…you always gave everyone your opinion whether they wanted it or not…I am so glad that we were friends for so long even after retirement…I bet that Jim was so happy to see you and I am sure that he is once again by your side…you are so lucky…I can’t wait to see Mike again…I am sure that he will be aggravating you again like always…I will always think of you when I am trying to lose weight or as you call it…Getting Serious…lol…I will surprise you someday…anyway…rest in peace until we meet again someday…love Always! Your friend Nona…
Dorothy: I got to know you through Nona and Roadway and became a good friend on facebook. I enjoyed your joking and cutting up with Don and Nona. I enjoyed the time meeting you for lunch – By chance you see Gary and my mom and dad – give them a shout out for me. Love you Dorothy – Your friend always, Judy Williams
When I first met Dorothy I was nineteen and thought that she was mean because she called it like she saw it. Well, the more I worked with her and saw the love that she had for her family and friends, the more I realized that she was a kind woman and loyal friend. The older I have gotten the more that I have appreciated her. Dorothy Dooley, there are many people who care about you and will miss you! Such a loss. Love, Cherish Griffith
RIP Aunt Lennie love you
I am will keep her family in my thoughts & prayers
You will be deeply missed Aunt Lennie you already are. give my daddy and Bri and every one a big hug for me. I miss you and love you
As your ‘older’ sister I will miss you very much and love you to the moon and stars Lennie. You got your name because when you were born I told our Mother that was a horrible long name for such a tiny baby so the name Lennie was formed just for you. We didn’t always see eye to eye on things but we are and will always be sisters. RIP Lennie love you <3
Lennie, when David and I got married up there in Whiteland you made biscuits and gravy, I had never had it before, it was awesome.Lennie you will be missed by family and friends. Jamie and Daniele so sorry for the loss of dear mother. Love Uncle David & Aunt Sharon