Effie Dolen
July 3, 1922 ~ March 5, 2018
Effie (Beck) Dolen, 95, Mooresville, passed away March 5, 2018. Mrs. Dolen was born July 3, 1922 to the late Earl and Ida (Phillips) Beck. She married the late Al Dolen, Jr. on September 19, 1941.
Effie graduated from Clayton High School and worked at William H. Block Company for 30 years. Effie enjoyed the outdoors; she loved flower gardening and going to the park for walks. Mrs. Dolen, most of all, enjoyed spending time with her family, especially during the holidays. Effie will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Herbert Beck.
Survivors include her children, Toby (Christy) Dolen of Mooresville and Laraine (Frank) Bush of Zionsville; a sister, Helene Crum of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Jill Gray, Kitty Taylor, Kara (Roger) Salazar, David (Daniela) Bush; and six great grandchildren, Devin (Samantha) Gray, Grace Taylor, Dylan Salazar, Alan Salazar, Sofia Bush, Valentina Bush.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Effie Dolen from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Inurnment will be at a later date, at the Mooresville Cemetery. Visit www. CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Toby and family: I am so sorry for your loss.
Laraine, Tobey and family- With my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I will miss your mother greatly, especially our monthly dining out, our “girls” night out, long talks, laughter, tears and hugs! But most of all I will miss seeing if that living room curtain was open, knowing she was alright. I hope you find special comfort in knowing that your mother and all she meant to you will remain in your hearts forever!
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Thoughts and prayers are with the family
My condolences to the family. Until I was 4 or 5 years old, my family lived next door to Al and Effie. They treated me like a grandchild. If my mother didn’t know where I was, she could often find me next door with Effie feeding me ice cream. I even dressed up as Al for Halloween one year, cigar and all. I was able to visit Effie a few years ago so she could meet my first son. I am thankful to have had such a neighbor as a young child, and I hope my children are fortunate enough to have similar memories of people who through small things had a lasting impact on their lives. Effie was a blessing to me and my family.
Her beautiful smile and kindness live forever in every person who had the privilege of knowing her.
I enjoyed visting with Effie at Mill Run. She always had a plesant smile and was a joy to be around. I met her there when i was helping out my cousin and his wife (Glen and Mary Simpson). She will be sadly missed by all.
Sincerly, Linda Bush
I remember Aunt Effie giving me “coffee” when I stayed with her and Uncle Al at age 2 or 3. The coffee consisted of probably 2 teaspoons of coffee and a lot of sugar and milk. I loved it! She was so much fun to be around especially when we all got together for Christmas and Thanksgiving. Dad used to joke about how he was always older than Effie because she wouldn’t tell anyone her real age. I miss them and I hope she, Uncle Al, Dad ,Raymond, Lois and Uncle Hillis are having a wonderful time together! Love to all the family!
Toby, sorry to read about Effie. She was a sweet lady. I enjoyed waiting on her and you at the bank. I will have you and family in my prayers.