Dorothy L. Priest, 87, of Marion, Indiana, formerly of Marion, Illinois passed away on Tuesday evening, June 5, 2007 at her residence.
Dorothy was born in Spencer County, Indiana to the late William & Alice (Keller) Ranger. She married Harry Allen Priest in February of 1942 and together they shared over 63 years of marriage until his death on December 1, 2005. They had moved to Marion, Indiana in 1978.
Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marion, Indiana where she was a past leader of the Missionary Circle. She was past president of the Henry County Art Guild and the Middletown Home Economics Club. She was a former member of the Denver Womens Study Club and the Henry County Historical Club. Dorothy was also a former beautician in Peoria, Illinois.
Survivors include a Brother - John D. Shrode of Sheridan, Illinois and Sister - Lois Daugherty of Kouts, Indiana
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harry Allen Priest and two sons, Glenn and Paul Priest.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 11, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, Illinois with Rev. Harold Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.