Dorothy G. Willey

July 11, 1924 - August 15, 2017

Dorothy G. Willey, 93, died Tuesday, August 15, 2107 at Hospice Truman House. A daughter of the late E.E. Wallace and Lula Faye, she was born July 11, 1924 in Carroll County. Dorothy was a life-long resident of Carrollton, life member of Herrington Bethel Methodist Church and graduate of Carrollton High School. Dorothy was not only a loving mother and grandmother, she was proud to be the first woman realtor in Carroll County. She retired from Atwood Lodge with thirteen years of service. In her retirement years she enjoyed tending to her flower beds and caring for her farm animals. Dorothy married James P. Willey on June 8, 1946 at their Andora Road residence. She and James celebrated their golden anniversary June 8, 1996. James preceded her in death February 7, 1997. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Richard) Frink of New Cumberland, Janet (Dr. Kevin) Mayfield of Glendale; five grandchildren, Carrie (Frank) Brannon of New Philadelphia, Amie (Terry) McKain of New Cumberland, Jennifer (Edward) Fantin of Carrollton, James Berry Mayfield of Cedar rapids, Iowa, and Meredith Mayfield of Glendale; five great grandchildren, Madison Brannon, Codie and Kyle McKain, Franchesca and Dylan Fantin; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Scott, and her brothers, Emerson (Dorothy) Wallace, Marion (Marie) Wallace, Elmer (Trilby) Wallace, Virginia Wallace, and a nephew, Tom (Darlene) Wallace. Funeral services will be Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery in Carrollton. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Donations may be made in Dorothy's name to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.