Dolores Finney

Colp- Dolores J. Finney, 73, of Colp, died at 6:34 AM, Monday, April 1, 2002 at Herrin Hospital. Dolores was born on New Years Day 1929 in Colp to Harvey & Jennie (Nava) Bourland. She married Paul Finney on January 6, 1946 in Morganfield, KY. They were married 56 years. Mrs. Finney was a homemaker. She took care of her daughter; Paula Jean, for 52 years. In her spare time, Dolores enjoyed crocheting and following high school and college basketball on the television. Earlier in their life, she and her husband Paul enjoyed dancing the jitterbug at area nightclubs. Dolores was a natural caregiver. She cared for and loved all people, especially her grandchildren, regardless of faith or race. SURVIVORS: Husband- Paul Finney- Colp Son- John Finney- Carterville Grandson- Derek Finney- Cambria Great-Granddaughter- Kara Billingsley- Herrin Great-Grandson- Gabriel Finney- Cambria Sister & bro in law- Marilyn & Frank Engram- Herrin Several nieces, nephews, and cousins Bro in law- Elmer Finney- Herrin Bro in law- Alfred Finney- Metropolis Sister in law- Maudie Bullington- Mt. Vernon She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter; Paula Jean Finney, two sisters; Gloria McNew & Donna Yates, and one brother; Myrle Lockler, Jr. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Ralph Brandon will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit hughesfuneralhomes.com or thesouthern.com.